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Photos: Kaneland vs. La Salle-Peru boys basketball, 62nd Plano Christmas Classic

Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Monday's game between Kaneland and La Salle-Peru at the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic.

By Gary Duncan for Shaw Local News Network●

Despite 21 from Myles Newman, never trailing in regulation, buzzer-beater dooms DeKalb in Chuck Dayton semis

Despite keeping Hononegah in check most of the game and never trailing in regulation, DeKalb allowed Jameson Gilbertson to bank home a 3 to force overtime and the Indians won in overtime, 56-52, in the semifinals of the 98th annual Chuck Dayton Classic.

By Eddie Carifio●

Kaneland’s 14-0 run in second half keys semifinal win over La Salle-Peru in Plano Christmas Classic

The top-seeded Kaneland boys basketball team used a game-changing 14-0 run spanning the end of the third and start of the fourth quarters in a 67-50 victory over No. 4-seeded La Salle-Peru in Monday's semifinals of the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic.

By Brian Hoxsey●

DeKalb defense remains locked in, rides strong offensive 3rd quarter into Dayton semis

The DeKalb defense helped the Barbs stay in the game despite a cold-shooting first-half against Galesburg. The Barbs picked up the win and reached the semifinals of the Chuck Dayton Classic as they seek their third straight title.

By Eddie Carifio●

Two-time defending champ DeKalb bests Springfield Southeast in Dayton Classic opener

DeKalb's boys basketball team fended off pesky Springfield Southeast for a 58-49 win in the last opening-round game of the 98th Chuck Dayton Classic on Saturday night.

By Jared Birchfield – Shaw Local News Network correspondent●