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Crystal Lake South cruises into semifinals at Hinkle Holiday Classic: Monday’s Northwest Herald sports roundup

Boys basketball

Crystal Lake South 77, Naperville North 32: At Algonquin, sophomore Carson Trivellini scored 21 points and grabbed five rebounds as the Gators moved into the semifinals of Jacobs' Hinkle Holiday Classic.

Cooper Buelna and Nick Stowasser scored 12 each and AJ Demirov added eight for South (10-1). The Gators, who had 22 assists, will face Grayslake Central at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Waubonsie Valley 58, Cary-Grove 41: At Algonquin, Adam Bauer scored 17 points as the Trojans fell in their quarterfinal game at the Hinkle Holiday Classic. AJ Berndt added nine points as C-G dropped to 7-5 on the season and will face Jacobs at 4:30 Thursday.

Prairie Ridge 44, South Elgin 33: At Algonquin, Eli Loeding scored a game-high 21 points to lead the Wolves to the win at the Hinkle Holiday Classic. Ben Gablenz added eight points as Prairie Ridge improved to 1-1 in the tournament and 4-7 overall.

The Wolves will face Johnsburg at noon Thursday in the consolation bracket semifinals.

Johnsburg 81, Elk Grove 45: At Algonquin, Jayce Schmitt led three Skyhawks in double figures with a game-high 17 points as Johnsburg (5-6) advanced to the consolation semifinals at the Hinkle Holiday Classic.

Trey Toussaint and Josh Kaunas scored 12 points each for the Skyhawks.

Stillman Valley 52, Marengo 31: At Marengo, the host Indians fell to the Cardinals on Day 2 of the E.C. Nichols Holiday Tournament.

Rockford Christian 68, Marengo 32: At Marengo, the Indians suffered their second loss of the day to the Royal Lions.

Fenton 59, Crystal Lake Central 47: At Marengo, the Tigers dropped to 0-2 at the E.C. Nichols Holiday Tournament with the loss to the Bison.

Rochelle 76, Woodstock North 38: At Marengo, the Thunder fell to the Hubs to drop to 0-2 in the E.C. Nichols Holiday Tournament.

Glenbard South 52, Richmond-Burton 44: At Marengo, R-B fell to 1-1 at the E.C. Nichols Holiday Tournament with a loss to the Raiders.

Elgin 63, Marian Central 60: At Elgin, the Hurricanes fell to the host Maroons at the Elgin Holiday Tournament. Finn Pivnicka led the scoring with 28 points. Logan Brandt had 10.

Elmwood Park 53, Woodstock 29: At Elgin, the Blue Streaks fell to 4-6 with the loss in the first round of the Elgin Holiday Tournament. Woodstock will face Marian Central at noon Thursday.

McHenry 72, UIC College Prep 38: At Aurora, Adam Anwar scored a game-best 25 points as the Warriors earned the opening round win at the East Aurora Holiday Tournament. Caleb Jett added 18 and Dylan Hurckes had 13 as McHenry improved to 9-1 on the season. The Warriors will face Chicago Schurz at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

Fremd 77, Hampshire 55: At Wheeling, Ryan Prowicz scored 11 points to lead the Whip-Purs in the first round of the Wheeling Hardwood Classic. Hampshire (3-9) will face Niles Notre Dame in the consolation bracket at 12:15 p.m. Thursday.

Girls basketball

Fremd 77, Burlington Central 30: At Lombard, Audrey LaFleur scored 11 points as the Rockets fell in the opening round of play at the Montini Christmas Tournament. Central (3-8) will face Naperville North at 10:30 a.m. Thursday.

Palatine 65, Jacobs 14: At Wheaton, the Golden Eagles fell in the opening round of the Wheaton North Bill Neibch Falcon Classic. Jacobs (3-9) will face Elgin in the consolation bracket at 9 a.m. Thursday.