Steve Millar’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown February 23, 2026 at 6:33 p.m. Lockport, St. Laurence, Rich Township and Leo all move up while Oak Forest enters the rankings.
Column: Illinois commit Liam Kelly caps off wild February with state title for Mount Carmel. ‘Roller coaster.’ February 22, 2026 at 10:57 p.m. Illinois commit Liam Kelly wins Class 3A state title in OT after a whirlwind month of February for Mount Carmel.
Tommy Banas takes Class 2A state title to punctuate Providence’s return to prominence. ‘The best feeling.’ February 22, 2026 at 7:39 p.m. Providence's Tommy Banas breaks through Saturday, winning his first state championship at the State Farm Center.
Purdue recruit Ethan Sonne continues emergence by winning Class 3A state title for Marist. ‘More big things.’ February 22, 2026 at 10:11 p.m. Purdue recruit Ethan Sonne continues meteoric rise for Marist by winning the Class 3A state title at 157 pounds.
A year after only one win, Stagg takes another step toward .500 behind senior guard Omar Barakat. ‘Our guy.’ February 20, 2026 at 11:24 a.m. Omar Barakat scores 21 points and hits tying shot in final seconds of regulation as Stagg beats Evergreen Park 60-51 in OT.
Thornwood’s Amira Hondras gets drafted by Los Angeles of Women’s Pro Baseball League. ‘Seeing is believing.’ February 18, 2026 at 8:18 p.m. Thornwood's Amira Hondras, a senior infielder/pitcher, was drafted by Los Angeles of the Women’s Pro Baseball League.
Brothers Oliver and Otis Davis find success together at Brother Rice. Next stop? State. ‘A beautiful thing.’ February 18, 2026 at 7:08 p.m. Brother Rice's Oliver and Otis Davis both place fourth in the sectional to advance to the Class 3A state meet.
With heart bigger than height, Gary Manso helps Oak Forest stun Hillcrest for conference share. ‘Feels great.’ February 17, 2026 at 10:40 p.m. Gary Manso scores 10 points as Oak Forest secures share of South Suburban Blue title with 49-46 win over Hillcrest.
Jahmir Brown, who won a state title last season with Dyett, fits right in for Rich Township. ‘Get it going.’ February 16, 2026 at 10:51 p.m. Jahmir Brown comes off the bench to score eight points as Rich Township rolls to 72-41 win over Marian Catholic.
After winning the sectional, Ohio commit Dayne Serio states his main goal for West Aurora. ‘Top of the podium.’ February 16, 2026 at 8:32 p.m. West Aurora's Dayne Serio continues dominant senior season Saturday, rolling to the 175-pound sectional title.