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After a slow start, La Salle-Peru tops Streator

The La Salle-Peru boys basketball team, sparked by an eight-point personal burst by freshman Gavin Stokes in the third quarter, overcame a lackluster first half in a 51-45 victory over Streator at Pops Dale Gymnasium on Tuesday.

By Brian Hoxsey●

Photos: L-P boys basketball edges Streator in nail-biting 51-46 victory

L-P defeated Streator 51-46 on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at Pops Dale Gymnasium in Streator.

By Scott Anderson●

Woodland comes back from early double-digit deficit against St. Bede

Trailing St. Bede by as many as 16 points in the first half, Woodland's boys basketball team grabbed a three-point lead just before the conclusion of the third quarter and didn’t let it go on its way to a 59-54 Tri-County Conference win.

By Derek Barichello●

Photos: Woodland defeats St. Bede 59-54 in boys basketball

Woodland defeated St. Bede 59-54 on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at Woodland High School. Check out photos from the game by Tom Sistak.

Photos: L-P takes down Ottawa 45-37 in boys basketball rivalry

L-P defeated Ottawa 45-37 on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 in Sellett Gymnasium at L-P High School.

By Scott Anderson●