Saturday's High School Basketball Scores: Regional Rivalries and Upsets
A thrilling day of high school basketball saw several regional rivalries go down to the wire, while some teams handed their opponents significant setbacks.
In the Interstate Eight conference, Rochelle edged out Morris by a 16-point margin, with Grayslake Central coming from behind to defeat North Chicago. The battle for lake county supremacy was won by Lakes, who beat Antioch on the road.
Non-conference matches also produced some exciting results, with Addison Trail taking down Mundelein in a close game, and Burlington Central overpowering Larkin 68-45. Cary-Grove edged out Vernon Hills 46-34, while Chesterton narrowly defeated St. Edward 49-46.
The battle for supremacy between Crystal Lake South and Freeport was won by the Panthers, who dispatched their opponents 79-49. DeKalb handed St. Francis a 45-32 loss, while Dunbar dominated Eisenhower 83-53.
Dwight won a nail-biter against Reed-Custer 70-59, with Elk Grove coming out on top in its match against Dixon 50-44. Farragut edged Phillips 66-63, while Geneva crushed Little Village 65-40.
Glenbard East defeated Lincoln-Way Central 62-34, while Glenbard South won 59-55 over East Aurora. Glenbrook North took down Taft 60-29, and Hall beat Serena 59-42.
Herscher handed Iroquois West a 51-27 loss, with Hinsdale South edging out Plainfield North 54-47. Hope Academy stunned Bloomington Central 74-71 in overtime, while Huntley defeated Barrington 75-68.
Ida Crown beat Yeshiva 57-26, while Indian Creek edged Johnsburg 56-51. Jacobs took down Marian Central 57-48, and Kaneland dominated Aurora Central 80-39.
Lemont narrowly lost to Hinsdale Central 51-53, with Lincoln-Way West beating Argo 66-59. Lisle beat Beecher 57-54, while Lockport defeated Naperville Central 70-31.
Lyons came out on top in its match against Rich 72-52, and Maine East stunned Senn 74-32. Maine West edged Morton 63-53, with Marian Catholic beating Von Steuben 59-29.
Marmion won a close game against West Chicago 67-34, while McHenry defeated Willowbrook 74-67. Mendota crushed LaSalle-Peru 72-63, and Metea Valley beat Oswego East 52-50.
Naperville North came from behind to defeat Perspectives-MMS 52-33, while Notre Dame overwhelmed Northside 77-41. Oak Forest took down Sandburg 60-52 in overtime, with Ottawa defeating Plainfield Central 52-43.
Plano won a close game against Princeton 57-47, while Providence edged Ottawa Marquette 68-65 in overtime. Riverside-Brookfield defeated Nazareth 61-56, and Rolling Meadows beat Streamwood 59-26.
St. Viator edged Lake Forest Academy 54-41, while Sandwich lost to Somonauk 40-40. Shepard stunned Chicago Christian 69-65, with Simeon beating Peoria Manual 56-55.
Wilmington took down Grant Park 55-21, and York defeated Stevenson 64-48.
In a Battle of 47th Street match-up, Back of the Yards edged out Tilden 74-31, while Mansueto beat Garcia 53-26.
A thrilling day of high school basketball saw several regional rivalries go down to the wire, while some teams handed their opponents significant setbacks.
In the Interstate Eight conference, Rochelle edged out Morris by a 16-point margin, with Grayslake Central coming from behind to defeat North Chicago. The battle for lake county supremacy was won by Lakes, who beat Antioch on the road.
Non-conference matches also produced some exciting results, with Addison Trail taking down Mundelein in a close game, and Burlington Central overpowering Larkin 68-45. Cary-Grove edged out Vernon Hills 46-34, while Chesterton narrowly defeated St. Edward 49-46.
The battle for supremacy between Crystal Lake South and Freeport was won by the Panthers, who dispatched their opponents 79-49. DeKalb handed St. Francis a 45-32 loss, while Dunbar dominated Eisenhower 83-53.
Dwight won a nail-biter against Reed-Custer 70-59, with Elk Grove coming out on top in its match against Dixon 50-44. Farragut edged Phillips 66-63, while Geneva crushed Little Village 65-40.
Glenbard East defeated Lincoln-Way Central 62-34, while Glenbard South won 59-55 over East Aurora. Glenbrook North took down Taft 60-29, and Hall beat Serena 59-42.
Herscher handed Iroquois West a 51-27 loss, with Hinsdale South edging out Plainfield North 54-47. Hope Academy stunned Bloomington Central 74-71 in overtime, while Huntley defeated Barrington 75-68.
Ida Crown beat Yeshiva 57-26, while Indian Creek edged Johnsburg 56-51. Jacobs took down Marian Central 57-48, and Kaneland dominated Aurora Central 80-39.
Lemont narrowly lost to Hinsdale Central 51-53, with Lincoln-Way West beating Argo 66-59. Lisle beat Beecher 57-54, while Lockport defeated Naperville Central 70-31.
Lyons came out on top in its match against Rich 72-52, and Maine East stunned Senn 74-32. Maine West edged Morton 63-53, with Marian Catholic beating Von Steuben 59-29.
Marmion won a close game against West Chicago 67-34, while McHenry defeated Willowbrook 74-67. Mendota crushed LaSalle-Peru 72-63, and Metea Valley beat Oswego East 52-50.
Naperville North came from behind to defeat Perspectives-MMS 52-33, while Notre Dame overwhelmed Northside 77-41. Oak Forest took down Sandburg 60-52 in overtime, with Ottawa defeating Plainfield Central 52-43.
Plano won a close game against Princeton 57-47, while Providence edged Ottawa Marquette 68-65 in overtime. Riverside-Brookfield defeated Nazareth 61-56, and Rolling Meadows beat Streamwood 59-26.
St. Viator edged Lake Forest Academy 54-41, while Sandwich lost to Somonauk 40-40. Shepard stunned Chicago Christian 69-65, with Simeon beating Peoria Manual 56-55.
Wilmington took down Grant Park 55-21, and York defeated Stevenson 64-48.
In a Battle of 47th Street match-up, Back of the Yards edged out Tilden 74-31, while Mansueto beat Garcia 53-26.
! The Interstate Eight conference is definitely heating up, with teams like Rochelle and Lakes making a strong push for supremacy 
. I'm also intrigued by the non-conference matchups, where underdogs like Addison Trail and Burlington Central pulled off impressive upsets 
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. The battle for lake county supremacy is shaping up to be a compelling one, with Lakes and Grayslake Central jostling for position 
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Rochelle took down Morris by 16 points, Grayslake Central pulled off a crazy comeback against North Chicago, and Lakes won the battle for lake county supremacy 
. Hall beat Serena 59-42, and Herscher handed Iroquois West a 51-27 loss 
. Hope Academy stunned Bloomington Central 74-71 in overtime, while Huntley defeated Barrington 75-68.
and omg addison trail took down mundelein in a close game yay for underdog win 
and i'm so glad cary-grove edged out vernon hills that was a close game too 
especially in the Interstate Eight conference where teams like Rochelle and Grayslake Central putting it all on the line. And you know what's crazy is how non-conference matches can be just as exciting with games like Addison Trail vs Mundelein or Burlington Central vs Larkin. 
oh man, these high school hoops scores are CRAZY! Rochelle taking down Morris by 16 points? That's huge! 
Can't wait for the rematch! 
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. Some people are getting hyped about Addison Trail beating Mundelein or Burlington Central dominating Larkin, but let's be real, it's not like any of these teams are going to change the world 
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. High school basketball scores aren't going to break the bank or solve world hunger 
. So, let's just relax and enjoy the game without getting too worked up about it 
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. Can't they just finish it already?
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u gotta check out some of these teams like hope academy thats crazy 74-71 in overtime lol or carrington who took down richmond heights 70-59 
. But what really got me thinking is how these young athletes showcase their skills and dedication to the game 
. That's what makes high school sports so captivating - its not just about winning, but about perseverance and teamwork 
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. From Glenbard East defeating Lincoln-Way Central to Hinsdale South edging out Plainfield North, its clear that these players are more than just teammates - they're a community 
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. I mean, 68-45? That's not a close game that's just a blowout 
? Nowadays it's all about winning at all costs 
. But hey, if these kids can pull off some of these victories, then I'll give them credit