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A look at the St. Bede girls 1,000-point club

Lili McClain (23) of St. Bede shoots free-throw during game against Hall on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Hall High School in Spring Valley.

Lili McClain (23) of St. Bede shoots a free throw during game against Hall on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Hall High School in Spring Valley. She scored 17 points, raising her career total to 1,039 as the fifth 1,000-point scorer in program history. (MaKade Rios for Shaw Local)

By Kevin Hieronymus

Lili McClain became the fifth 1,000-point scorer in the 43-year history of St. Bede girls basketball program. She added 19 points in Tuesday’s win at Newark and has moved up to No. 4 all time, passing former teammate Ali Bosnich, now with 1,058 points and counting. Here’s a look at the 1,000-point scorers for the Bruins.

Player (years played)Points
Katie Carls (2003-06)1,471
Maria Lorenzi (1990-94)1,453
Taleah Sanford (2001-04)1,132
Lili McClain (2022-present)1,058
Ali Bosnich (2021-24)1,054
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Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

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