With dramatic dunk, Evan Blankenship finishes off Batavia’s win over Geneva. ‘A top three moment in my life.’ February 6, 2026 at 11:46 p.m. Evan Blankenship comes up big with 23 points and 10 rebounds as Batavia rolls to 62-43 win over Geneva.
Aubrey Lamberti, Oswego East’s all-time leading scorer, delivers again on senior night. ‘It went by so fast.’ February 6, 2026 at 3:46 p.m. Aubrey Lamberti scores 10 points with five rebounds to help Oswego East escape with 45-37 win over Yorkville.
Putting the game in his own hands again, Travis Brown helps rally West Aurora past Larkin. ‘Have to step up.’ February 4, 2026 at 12:14 a.m. Travis Brown finishes with 18 points, eight rebounds and five steals as West Aurora earns 54-38 win over Larkin.
Amani Meeks inherits leadership role for Kaneland, but then three injuries force an issue. ‘To be aggressive.’ February 3, 2026 at 12:18 a.m. Amani Meeks puts up nine points, 10 rebounds, three steals and two assists for Kaneland in 61-21 win over Bartlett.
Larry Smith, a top defensive back in the area, goes on scoring binge for South Elgin basketball. ‘Let it fly.’ January 31, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Larry Smith scores season-best 17 points as South Elgin rebounds from sluggish first half for 46-37 win over Larkin.
Yesenia Escobar answers call on senior night for Larkin with game-high 22 points. Again? ‘Can get it going.’ January 30, 2026 at 4:32 p.m. Yesenia Escobar puts on an epic senior night performance with 22 points for Larkin in 59-31 win over West Aurora.
Watch out. St. Charles North’s Cooper Mellican emerges as a double-double standout. ‘Flying under the radar.’ January 27, 2026 at 11:58 p.m. Cooper Mellican continues breakout season with 32-point, 12-rebound effort for St. Charles North in 82-59 win.
Gina Dutkanych doesn’t let a lack of height slow her down for Aurora Central Catholic. ‘Always like driving.’ January 26, 2026 at 11:01 p.m. Gina Dutkanych scores only five points but sets tone for Aurora Central Catholic in 54-42 win over Kaneland.
As a senior leader, Sydney Johnson doesn’t take easy way out for St. Charles North. ‘It’s a lot of hard work.’ January 23, 2026 at 2:42 p.m. Sydney Johnson scores game-high 15 points for St. Charles North in 41-27 DuKane Conference win over Geneva.
Building a reputation on defense, Bennek Braden steals spotlight for Burlington Central. ‘I actually like it.’ January 21, 2026 at 10:58 p.m. Bennek Braden comes up with five steals as Burlington Central battles to rugged 64-58 victory at Hampshire.