HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Jan. 15, 2023

Kenwood is No. 1 for the first time ever. Loyola makes its season debut and Marist returns.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 16, 2023

New CPS football alignment unveiled: Amundsen, 15 other Public League teams eligible for state playoffs

Next fall, Amundsen will move up to the highest level of Public League football when it debuts in the newly reconfigured Red North.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Jan. 8, 2023

Grayslake Central and Glenbrook South make season debuts.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2023

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Dec. 11, 2022

Marist joins after its perfect start to the season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2022

Previewing the Chicago Elite Classic’s girls basketball matchups

Though the CEC has showcased girls teams in the past, this is the first time the event has devoted an entire day to them.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2022

This season’s 30 must-see high school basketball games

Whether it’s key conference games, heated rivalries, shootout showdowns or non-conference measuring sticks, these are all big, important games featuring in-state teams.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 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

A dozen fearless forecasts for the new basketball season

With the high school basketball season tipping off this week, why not get it started with a dozen fearless forecasts for this 2022-23 season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2022

Simeon coach Robert Smith prepares for his final season

Simeon coach Robert Smith announced his retirement from coaching back in May, so he’s had some time to prepare for the emotions that will likely crop up over the next few months.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2022

Joshua Franklin’s 100-yard fake punt TD shocks Simeon, sends Crete-Monee to Class 6A quarterfinals

The Warriors beat undefeated Simeon 35-12 in the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs but the game was much closer than the final score indicates.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2022