Next weekend, eight members of the Bradley-Bourbonnais Unified Basketball team and coach Duke Wilson will begin their quest at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota.

Parkview Christian in Yorkville has announced a new athletic director. The role was given to its basketball coach who recently took the team all the way to the championship game.

Family, friends, teachers and community members gathered as Lincoln Williams, a 2026 Kankakee High School graduate, made his commitment to University of Illinois to play basketball on Monday, June 8, 2026, during a celebration at Kankakee High School.

Upgrades to Park East Inland Side recreation area were met with an enthusiastic “thumbs up” during an official grand opening celebration May 18.

The recent trade of Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream might sound like a good plan to the organization's management, but it leaves her fans in Chicago wondering what the team is doing.

The five fabulous transfers who make up coach Dusty May’s starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines — coming out with the national title trophy Monday night after muscling their way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

Recently, mention was made in this column about 1A boys basketball champ Chicago Marshall declining in enrollment from over 1,000 students to under 200.

Powell set storing records in high school and at Illinois State University and came back home to make a difference in his community.

Bradley-Bourbonnais made its fifth straight trip to the IHSA Special Olympics Unified Basketball State Finals, finishing second in Class 2A after a 44-36 loss to Vaughn/St. Patrick on Saturday.

The Bradley-Bourbonnais Special Olympics Unified Basketball team was defeated 44-36 in the IHSA Class 2A State championship game against Vaughn/St. Patrick at the University of Illinois on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Every March brings a little madness. As the Kaneland Knights boys basketball team looks to cap an undefeated season at state finals, district officials announced all classes are canceled on Friday.

Johnsburg season ends with loss to Peoria Manual in boys IHSA Class 2A Supersectional basketball game on Monday, Mar. 9, 2026, at Sterling High School in Sterling.

Nazareth defeated Loyola 52-31 to win the Class 4A State girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at CEFCU Arena in Normal.

The Eastland Cougars faced the Pecatonica Indians in Friday’s Class 1A Orion Sectional final at Orion High School on March 6, 2026. Eastland won the game 48-41.

Johnsburg played Rockford Christian in the Class 2A Sectional final on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Mendota High School. The Skyhawks will play Peoria Manual in the Supersectional on Monday at 7p.m. at Sterling High School.

Crystal Lake South faces Kaneland during the IHSA Class 3A Woodstock North Sectional final boys basketball game on Friday, March 6, 2025, at Woodstock North High School.

Indian Creek defeated Marquette 44-46 in the Class 1A Sectional final game on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Amboy High School. The Timberwolves will play Chicago Marshall in the Supersectional on Monday at 6p.m. at Joliet Central High School.

Wheaton Warrenville South junior David Showman, who scored 33 points to lead the Tigers to a regional final win over Batavia, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

Yorkville senior Gabe Sanders, who had 18 points and nine rebounds in the Foxes' regional final win over Downers Grove South for the program's first regional title in 21 years, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

Johnsburg defeated Aurora Christian 51-47 in the Class 2A Sectional semifinals on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Mendota High School.

Crystal Lake South defeats Sycamore in an IHSA Class 3A Woodstock North Sectional semifinal boys basketball game on Wednesday, March 4, 2025, at Woodstock North High School.

Indian Creek defeated Woodland 58- 43 during the Class 1A Sectional semifinals on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Amboy High School. The Timberwolves will face Marquette for the Sectional title on Friday at 7p.m.

Morton defeated L-P 69-48 during the Class 3A Sectional semifinal game on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Ottawa High School. The Cavs finish their season with a record of 20-11.

Newman meets Pecatonica Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Orion Class 1A sectional semi. Newman fell 70-66 in overtime.

Geneva faces St. Viator in the IHSA Class 3A Woodstock North Supersectional girls basketball game on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Woodstock North High School.

Marquette defeated St. Bede to win the Class 1A Regional title on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at Serena High School. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.

Cary-Grove faces Crystal Lake South in the IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake South Regional boys basketball championship game on Friday, February, 27, 2026, at Crystal Lake South High School.

Woodland defeated Newark 57-38 to win the Class 1A Regional title game on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at Woodland High School. This is the first time since 1989 that Woodland has won a Regional title. Check out photos from the game by Tom Sistak.

L-P wins its third consecutive regional title with a 57-53 victory over Ottawa on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 in Sellett Gymnasium at L-P High School.

Johnsburg faces Richmond-Burton in the IHSA Class 2A Johnsburg Regional Championship boys basketball game on Friday, February, 27, 2026, at Johnsburg High School.

Oregon and Mendota meet Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Rock Falls for the 2A regional basketball title. Oregon took the win 65-52.

Kylie Feuerbach is "ecstatic" that she returned to the University of Iowa for one final college basketball season, and is soaking in the experience as much as possible as her career comes to an end.

Crystal Lake South faces Geneva in the IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake Central Sectional girls basketball championship game on Thursday, February, 26, 2026, at Crystal Lake Central High School.

Johnsburg loses to St. Edward in the IHSA Class 2A Johnsburg Sectional girls basketball championship game on Thursday, February, 26, 2026, at Johnsburg High School.

L-P and Ottawa boys basketball teams met in the Regional title on Friday, Feb. 28, 1986 at La Salle-Peru Township High School. The Cavaliers won 74-66. Including that 1986 contest, the two programs have met 25 times in the postseason. Of those meetings, seven have come in regional finals, five in sectional games and two in sectional championship contests. Friday's matchup will be the 26th postseason meeting between the two squads. Check out photos from the 1986 game found in the La Salle NewsTribune archives and procured by photo editor Scott Anderson.

Nazareth senior Stella Sakalas, who had 33 points, five rebounds and five steals in a win over Young in the regional final, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

Yorkville Christian senior Jayden Riley, who scored 45 points and handed out seven assists in a win over Freeport, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

Crystal Lake South faces Crystal Lake Central in a IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake South Regional boys basketball semifinal game on Wednesday, February, 25, 2026, at Crystal Lake South High School.

Ottawa defeated Streator 68-36 during the Class 3A Regional semifinal game on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 in Sellett Gymnasium at La Salle-Peru Township High School. The Pirates will play the Cavaliers for the Regional title on Friday at 7p.m.

L-P defeated Dixon 62-53 during the Class 3A Regional semifinal game on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 in Sellette Gymnasium at L-P High School.

Cary-Grove faces Marmion in a IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake South Regional boys basketball semifinal game on Wednesday, February, 25, 2026, at Crystal Lake South High School.

Downers Grove North High School alum Charlie Rohlf, Class of 2001, is the recipient of its Alumni Award of Excellence

Rock Falls falls to Oregon 76-48 in the Class 2A regional semifinal Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. Oregon will take on Mendota for the regional crown.

Crystal Lake South faces Sycamore in a IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake Central Sectional girls basketball semifinal on Tuesday, February, 24, 2026, at Crystal Lake Central High School.

Geneva faces Boylan in a IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake Central Sectional girls basketball semifinal on Tuesday, February, 24, 2026, at Crystal Lake Central High School.

Rockford Christian played Marquette in the Class 1A Sectional semifinals on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at Indian Creek High School.

Johnsburg defeats Chicago Marshall in a IHSA Class 2A Johnsburg Sectional girls basketball semifinal game on Tuesday, February, 24, 2026, at Johnsburg High School.

The CGH Health Foundation partnered with the Erie-Prophetstown girls basketball program for the inaugural “Hoops for Heart” event Jan. 22 at the Erie High School gym.

Rockridge defeated Hall 68-58 in the Class 2A Regional quarterfinal game on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at Hall High School.

St. Bede defeated Putnam County 59-45 during the Class 1A Regional quarterfinal game on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at St. Bede Academy.