A 35-second shot clock is coming to both boys and girls high school basketball in Illinois starting in 2026. The IHSA Board of Directors approved the move at its Monday meeting.

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.

Garrett Duffin, who was a standout at Princeton High School (2015), is in his first year as Director of Player Development for the Minnesota State men’s basketball program.

The former St. Bede coach has resigned after two seasons as the Wethersfield boys basketball coach. He will remain on as athletic director and teach health and fitness classes.

A look at the boys basketball stat leaders in the NewsTribune area for the 2023-24 season.

Dave Shepard was all set to make his debut officiating the IHSA state boys basketball tournament in March of 2020. Then COVID hit, sending him and the teams home the night before the games were to begin.

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.

The Little Ten Conference has released both its girls and boys basketball all-conference teams for the 2023-24 season.