Wrestlers punch their ticket to the state tournament Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at the Byron Class 1A wrestling sectional.

Marquette defeated Henry-Senachwine 64-40 on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Henry-Senachwine High School.

L-P defeated Rochelle 88-85 in overtime on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 in Sellett Gymnasium at L-P High School.

Princeton defeated Hall 67-65 on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Princeton High School. Princeton's Jackson Mason hit the game-winning jump shot to lead the Tigers to victory.

A perfectly executed sequence in the final seconds of the third quarter swung all momentum to Marquette in the Crusaders' 64-40 win over host Henry-Senachwine during Friday's Tri-County boys basketball game. It was Marquette's 20th win of the season.

Marquette finished the regular season in unceremonious fashion at Midland on Thursday night, losing to the Timberwolves 74-42.

Henry and Hall girls closde out regular season with wins. Plus more scores in Thursday's NewsTribune sports roundup.

Mendota defeated Putnam County on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at Mendota High School.

Here is a schedule of the paths ahead for our Illinois Valley girls basketball teams this postseason, including Ottawa, La Salle-Peru, Streator, Princeton, St. Bede, Marquette, Mendota, Hall, FCW and Seneca.