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.
A huge 3-pointer by Orlin Nesbitt just before halftime helped undefeated Beecher take down Fieldcrest 60-43 in the championship game of the Class 2A Clifton Central Sectional on Friday.
Byron defeated Princeton 59-43 in the Class 2A sectional final on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Mendota High School.
Boys basketball: Paxton Giertz named MVP of Tri-County Conference; Alec Novotney also unanimous pick
The Tri-County Conference has released its 2023-24 boys basketball all-conference teams, with Seneca junior Paxton Giertz a unanimous first-team selection as well as being selected the Tri-County Conference Player of the Year.
Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Tuesday's Princeton vs. Rockford Christian regional semifinal game at Mendota. The Tigers won 69-66.
The Fieldcrest boys basketball team 2A boys basketball defeated Manteno 53-37 in Tuesday night's Class 2A Clifton Central sectional semifinal.
Fieldcrest led Bishop Mac from the opening minutes onward in front of a packed house, the Knights using a 25-point first quarter to propel them to a 72-47 triumph and on to next Tuesday’s semifinal of the Class 2A Clifton Central Sectional.
The Earlville boys basketball fell 51-50 in overtime on Friday to host Aurora Christian in the Class 1A regional final.
Princeton defeated Morrison 57-55 in the Class 2A Regional Final on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 at Erie-Prophetstown High School. The Tigers will play Rockford Christian in the Sectional semifinal game on Tuesday in Mendota.