Girls basketball: Final 2023-24 BCR area standings
The St. Bede girls captured fourth-place finish in the Class 1A State Tournament, finishing at 29-9, 13-1 in the Tri-County Conference. (Photo provided by St. Bede Academy)
Putnam County's Gabby Doyle sinks a three point basket over Amboy's Elly Jones during the Class 1A Regional semifinal game on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 at Marquette High School. (Scott Anderson)
Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL