Lexi Carlsen is adjusting to life as a freshman basketball player for NIU playing for a new coach. Who happens to be her mother, Lisa Carlsen. "There’s nothing I’d rather be doing and nobody I’d rather do it with than my mom."

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The 2024 Princeton Girls Basketball Camp drew 117 campers this week from grades 3-12. The high school camp will continue next week,

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.

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St. Bede Academy held a ceremony to celebrate the fourth-place Lady Bruins on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Abbot Vincent Gymnasium. The Lady Bruins finished their season with a 29-9 record and won fourth-place in the IHSA Class 1A girls basketball tournament at CEFCU Arena in Normal.

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Altamont defeated St. Bede 64-56 in the Class 1A State third place-game on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The Lady Bruins take fourth place in Class 1A.

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Okawville defeated St. Bede 44-30 in the Class 1A State semifinal game on Thursday, Feb., 29, 2024 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The Lady Bruins will play in the third-place game against Altamont at 6:30p.m.

The Illinois Media All-State Girls Basketball Teams, formerly the Associated Press All-State Teams, for small schools were announced Wednesday afternoon.

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St. Bede defeated Skokie Ida Crown 70-54 to win the Class 1A Supersectional on Monday Feb. 26, 2024 at Harvest Christian Academy in Elgin. The Lady Bruins will play defending state champion Okawville in the state semifinals at 11:15a.m. Thursday.