Steve Reaven’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
Ben Kristopher and Libertyville continue to rise in the top 10.
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Aidan Bechard aims to do ‘little things well’ for Grayslake Central. Year after year, those add up to wins.
Aidan Bechard pours every ounce of energy into helping meet the high expectations that follow four straight 20-win seasons.
Lake Zurich’s Adrian Riep still goes toe-to-toe down low. ‘He’s an animal.’ But don’t leave him open outside.
Adrian Riep has become a reliable shooter for Lake Zurich. The 6-foot-4 forward hit six 3-pointers in a recent game.
Healthy, Zion-Benton’s Karl Wilson is no longer playing catch-up. He steps forward with a ‘winning approach.’
An injured and inexperienced varsity rookie barely one year ago, Karl Wilson has become a self-assured leader for Zion-Benton.
Steve Reaven’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
Libertyville's Bryce Wegrzyn is one of two Lake County players who scored more than 50 points in a game during a holiday tournament.
Opportunity knocks for Warren’s Joel Paasch. ‘It’s cool to be getting my shot.’ That shot is a game-changer.
First-year starter Joel Paasch's outside shooting has been a key addition for Warren, which also features reigning Mr. Basketball of Illinois Jaxson Davis.
‘A creative thief,’ Trey’veon Roberts steals the ball with aplomb to give Waukegan an edge. He earned it.
After spending two seasons guarding teammates at practice, Waukegan's Trey'veon Roberts has become a defensive whiz.
An inspiring figure, Levi Finch aims to mold a winner that future North Chicago teams can ‘aspire to be like’
North Chicago senior guard Levi Finch is averaging 14.6 points for a much-improved team that he hopes can be a model.
Introducing the 2025 News-Sun Football All-Area Team
The first team includes four players from Carmel, three players each from Grant and Lake Zurich, and two players each from Stevenson, Warren and Wauconda.
Warren’s Aaron Stewart, an Illinois recruit in 2 sports, is the 2025 News-Sun Football Player of the Year
Warren senior running back Aaron Stewart led the state in carries, rushing yards and touchdowns this season.