HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 | History Defined

Joliet West beats Rolling Meadows on Jeremy Fears Jr.’s game-winning jumper

For Jeremy Fears Jr. and Joliet West, this was the one that didn’t get away.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2023

Pontiac Holiday Tournament semifinals: Benet takes down Joliet West and Simeon beats Curie

The undefeated Redwings knocked off Joliet West 56-47 in the semifinals of the 91st Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2022

Michael O’Brien’s holiday tournament notebook

Scores and highlights from Thursday’s holiday tournament games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2022

Previewing the Chicago Elite Classic

The Chicago Elite Classic has been a fixture on the high school basketball schedule for the past 10 years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2022

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Nov. 27, 2022

An exciting opening week leads to three new teams joining and Joliet West jumping to the No. 2 spot.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2022

New coaches take over at Warren, Schaumburg, Hyde Park and several other prominent schools

Robert Smith’s announcement that he’s leaving Simeon after the season hasn’t been the only move and shake-up in area coaching.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2022

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Feb. 13, 2022

Young makes a huge leap after winning the city title.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 13, 2022

Young beats Curie to win its fourth city title

AJ Casey and his teammates knocked off Curie 55-50 at UIC’s Credit Union 1 arena on Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 13, 2022

Chikasi Ofoma, Curie turn the tables on Simeon to advance to city title game

Chikasi Ofoma set tone in No. 9 Curie’s 71-64 win against No. 3 Simeon in the Public League semifinals on Thursday at UIC’s Credit Union 1 Arena.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 11, 2022