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Weekend Forecast: Previewing and predicting the top high school basketball games

A look at some of this weekend’s biggest games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2024

Glenbrook North beats New Trier in defensive battle, takes control of CSL South

Josh Fridman led Glenbrook North with 17 points, and senior Owen Giannoulias added nine points, six rebounds and three steals.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2024

Steadying forces: A look at 17 seniors ready to take a step up this season

This is the group that impressed as juniors with breakthrough seasons. They are productive, go-to players for their respective teams, but they’re not household names in the high school basketball world just yet.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2023

11 breakout juniors for the 2022-23 high school basketball season

As the physical development continues with these juniors, their individual games will progress and their confidence will grow.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2022

Nine questions and answers on the upcoming June live recruiting period

The NCAA added two “live” June weekends to the recruiting calendar for college coaches to evaluate prospects. Illinois will take full advantage of the opportunity with four events over those two weekends.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2022

Glenbrook North’s clutch free throws take down Taft

The Spartans held on to beat Taft 57-56 in a Class 4A regional semifinal game at Evanston. They did it at the free-throw line, shooting 8-for-8 in the final 25 seconds.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 24, 2022