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The Princeton Tiger boys basketball camp brought kids of all ages to Prouty Gym this week to sharpen up their hoops skills. Tiger coach Jason Smith had about 115 campers from grades 3-8.

Known for his dedication, loyalty, friendly nature and positive, people-first writing style, Shaw Local reporter Charlie Ellerbrock will be part of the IBCA Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 inducted this weekend.

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The Illinois Valley All-Star game took place on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at St. Bede Academy.

Peoria Richwoods punched its ticket to the Class 3A State Finals with a thrilling 58-52 victory over Thornton in front of an incredibly loud, literally standing-room-only crowd at Ottawa's Kingman Gym.

A huge 3-pointer by Orlin Nesbitt just before halftime helped undefeated Beecher take down Fieldcrest 60-43 in the championship game of the Class 2A Clifton Central Sectional on Friday.

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Byron defeated Princeton 59-43 in the Class 2A sectional final on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Mendota High School.

The Tri-County Conference has released its 2023-24 boys basketball all-conference teams, with Seneca junior Paxton Giertz a unanimous first-team selection as well as being selected the Tri-County Conference Player of the Year.

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Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Tuesday's Princeton vs. Rockford Christian regional semifinal game at Mendota. The Tigers won 69-66.

The Fieldcrest boys basketball team 2A boys basketball defeated Manteno 53-37 in Tuesday night's Class 2A Clifton Central sectional semifinal.