Boys Basketball

Nick Oraham, a Crystal Lake native and Lockport resident who was previously head coach at Elk Grove for the past six seasons, has been named the new head boys basketball coach at Oswego High School.

Hinckley-Big Rock state champion Jenna Thorp, Malta's final points and rebounding record-holder Justin Allen and current DeKalb coach Mike Reynolds were inducted into the IBCA Hall of Fame earlier this month

Known for his dedication, loyalty, friendly nature and positive, people-first writing style, Shaw Local reporter Charlie Ellerbrock will be part of the IBCA Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 inducted this weekend.

L-P's John Senica, St. Bede's Stephanie Mickley, Fieldcrest's Jeremy Hahn and Earlville's Gerald Fruit were named Illinois Basketball Coaches Association District Coaches of the Year.

Wheaton Warrenville South's boys volleyball team earned a 25-17, 25-23 sweep against rival Wheaton North on Tuesday to stay perfect in the DuKane Conference.

The Illinois Valley All-Star Basketball Games returned for the first time since 2019 with games Saturday at St. Bede.

The rosters were announced for the Illinois Valley All-Star Basketball Games, which are Saturday at St. Bede.

Jaden Schutt, who led Yorkville Christian to the 2022 Class 1A state basketball championship, announced Monday he is entering the NCAA’s transfer portal after two seasons at Duke.

Dundee-Crown's Zach Randl and Kali Freeman came up big in the second half to lead the Home team past the Away in the McHenry County Area All-Star Basketball Extravaganza Sunday at Alden-Hebron's Tigard Gymnasium.

Area basketball players compete in the boy's game of McHenry County Area All-Star Basketball Extravaganza on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Alden-Hebron’s Tigard Gymnasium in Hebron.

The McHenry County Area All-Star Basketball Extravaganza will tip off at 2 p.m. Sunday at Alden-Hebron's Tigard Gymnasium with the girls game. The boys game will follow at 5.

After many years of planning, breaking ground in March of 2023, then 13 months of construction, Seneca High School unveiled its new 28,000-square-foot gymnasium to the public at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday night.

Gabe Sulaski, one of the most highly recruited sophomores in the state with offers from Illinois, Michigan State and Purdue, is transferring from Benet to Lemont. Sularski is scheduled to begin taking classes at Lemont Monday.

Here are the final statistics for Northwest Herald area boys basketball teams for the 2024 season.

The rosters have been announced for the McHenry County Area All-Star Basketball Extravaganza on Sunday, April 14 at Alden-Hebron's Tigard Gymnasium.