Illinois high school sports news

Led by a trio of first-team selections, 21 local softball players were named to the Illinois Coaches Association All-State Team, released Tuesday.

For decades, Alden-Hebron's 1952 boys basketball state champs have revered fans with stories of their exploits when their 98-student school won the state title under the one-class system. Now, only two are left as Paul Judson, 89, passed away Sunday.

Four St. Bede softball players were voted to the Illinois Coaches Association Class 1A All-State Team, the Tri-County Conference released its all-conference baseball team and the Little Ten announced its all-conference softball team.