High school basketball teams across the state of Illinois put on a show on Friday night, with many upsets and close games.
The Central Suburban North division saw Maine East edge Highland Park 58-52, while Vernon Hills topped Niles West 63-51. In the Central Suburban South division, Evanston came out on top against Deerfield 52-45, but Glenbrook North had a tougher time beating Glenbrook South in double overtime.
In the Chicago Catholic Blue division, DePaul Prep defeated Loyola 55-45 and Mount Carmel took down St. Francis 61-58. St. Ignatius also made its presence felt, topping De La Salle 74-56.
The Chicago Catholic White division saw Aurora Central edge Providence-St. Mel 52-42, while Marmion topped Providence 41-39. In the Chicago Prep division, Northtown defeated Westmont 55-32 and Walther Christian took down Cristo Rey 52-33.
Glenbard North edged Batavia 49-47 in overtime to top Glenbard East's opponent in the DuPage Valley conference. Naperville Central came up short against Neuqua Valley 38-65, while Waubonsie Valley topped Metea Valley 48-46.
In the East Suburban Catholic division, Carmel beat St. Viator 47-38 and Nazareth took down Marian Catholic 43-42. St. Patrick also emerged victorious over Notre Dame 45-36.
Cary-Grove edged Jacobs 61-52 in the Fox Valley conference, while Crystal Lake South topped Dundee-Crown 53-51. Huntley defeated Crystal Lake Central 67-61 and McHenry came out on top against Burlington Central 47-53.
The Illinois Central Eight saw Lisle edge Coal City 50-47 and Manteno topped Herscher 53-31. Streator also defeated Peotone 46-37 in the conference matchup.
Parker, Minnesota's Apple Valley took down Hope Academy 81-69. In non-conference action, Bloom topped Southland 65-34 and Butler beat Taft 67-56.
Aurora Christian took down Joliet Catholic 67-40, while Parkview Christian edged Harvest-Westminster 74-71 in the Chicago area matchup.
Please note that some teams didn't have a reported score for their games.
The Central Suburban North division saw Maine East edge Highland Park 58-52, while Vernon Hills topped Niles West 63-51. In the Central Suburban South division, Evanston came out on top against Deerfield 52-45, but Glenbrook North had a tougher time beating Glenbrook South in double overtime.
In the Chicago Catholic Blue division, DePaul Prep defeated Loyola 55-45 and Mount Carmel took down St. Francis 61-58. St. Ignatius also made its presence felt, topping De La Salle 74-56.
The Chicago Catholic White division saw Aurora Central edge Providence-St. Mel 52-42, while Marmion topped Providence 41-39. In the Chicago Prep division, Northtown defeated Westmont 55-32 and Walther Christian took down Cristo Rey 52-33.
Glenbard North edged Batavia 49-47 in overtime to top Glenbard East's opponent in the DuPage Valley conference. Naperville Central came up short against Neuqua Valley 38-65, while Waubonsie Valley topped Metea Valley 48-46.
In the East Suburban Catholic division, Carmel beat St. Viator 47-38 and Nazareth took down Marian Catholic 43-42. St. Patrick also emerged victorious over Notre Dame 45-36.
Cary-Grove edged Jacobs 61-52 in the Fox Valley conference, while Crystal Lake South topped Dundee-Crown 53-51. Huntley defeated Crystal Lake Central 67-61 and McHenry came out on top against Burlington Central 47-53.
The Illinois Central Eight saw Lisle edge Coal City 50-47 and Manteno topped Herscher 53-31. Streator also defeated Peotone 46-37 in the conference matchup.
Parker, Minnesota's Apple Valley took down Hope Academy 81-69. In non-conference action, Bloom topped Southland 65-34 and Butler beat Taft 67-56.
Aurora Christian took down Joliet Catholic 67-40, while Parkview Christian edged Harvest-Westminster 74-71 in the Chicago area matchup.
Please note that some teams didn't have a reported score for their games.
! It's amazing to see all these talented players on the court, giving it their all. I think what's really exciting is the competitiveness within the divisions - we've got some close games and upsets that keep us on the edge of our seats.
. From Maine East's aggressive offense to Glenbard North's clutch shots in overtime, each game has its own special moments. And let's not forget about the rivalries - it's clear that some of these teams are going to be fierce competitors for years to come 
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. These players give it their all, whether they win or lose, and that's what makes high school basketball so special in my opinion 
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the way high school basketball is always so intense and unpredictable is really something else! it's like you never know what's gonna happen from one minute to the next - will the team with the higher score win, or will the underdog pull off an upset? 
and i love how there are so many teams in each division, it keeps things really competitive. even though naperville central lost to neuqua valley, they're still doing a great job this season, right? 
. And you know what's even crazier? Minnesota's Apple Valley taking down Hope Academy by 12 points 
. It just goes to show that teams from all over the state are hungry for a championship.
what's interesting is how different divisions are doing their own thing with the standings but overall it looks like there's a lot of depth in illinois basketball
maine east takin' down highland park 58-52 was no easy feat 
glenbrook north and glenbrook south's double overtime thriller had me on the edge of my seat 
It's like they're trying to distract us from something... or someone. And what's with all these teams being in close proximity to major cities? Is that just a coincidence?! 
! The upsets and close matches are giving me all the feels 
. I love how Maine East took down Highland Park, that's like a real Cinderella story 
. And Glenbrook North's win against Glenbrook South in double overtime? That's some intense game mode 
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. DePaul Prep and Mount Carmel are killing it 
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. And Huntley taking down Crystal Lake Central? That's some serious ball 
. The energy at these games must be electric 
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. Who else is hyped about the Central Suburban North division showdowns?
. Anyway, I'm happy to see some teams putting up a good fight and getting those upsets - it keeps the game exciting for fans like me! 
. Still, I love seeing the passion and teamwork on display during these games - some things never change! 
cant wait to see what the rest of the season has in store for these teams 