From a junior running the floor for a sectional team to a paint-dominating center from another sectional qualifier, we take a look at the best players from across the area.

An ankle injury, missing three games and playing through pain didn't stop Evyn Carrier from averaging nearly a double-double this year and helping Sycamore win a third straight regional.

Using a swarming, collapsing defense that neutralized Sycamore’s 6-foot-4 senior center Evan Carrier, the Providence Catholic ran away with a 47-36 victory on Tuesday.

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Serena defeated Hinckley Big Rock 48-33 in the Class 1A Sectional on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 at Serena High School. The Lady Huskers will face Newark in the Sectional championship on Thursday at 7p.m.

Devin Werner hit a key 3-pointer to help the Hinckley-Big Rock girls basketball team top Harvest Christian to win the Class 1A HBR Regional championship.

Sycamore center Evyn Carrier scored 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Spartans dominated from the start for a 49-27 win, clinching the Class 3A Sycamore Regional championship.

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The Kaneland and Sycamore girls basketball teams met Friday night in the Class 3A regional final at Sycamore High School.

Berlyn Ruh gave the Knights the lead for good with an early bucket in the fourth quarter, then Lexi Schueler and Kendra Brown converted steals into layups to help Kaneland knock off Rochelle 51-45 in a Class 3A Sycamore Regional semifinal.

Mallory Armstrong is usually the one boxing out on missed shots, setting up rebound opportunities for other players. On Tuesday, she was the one grabbing the boards, helping the Spartans top Freeport 58-27 in the semifinals of the Class 3A Sycamore Regional.