Des Plaines Sports
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Illini’s other freshman star dominates in lopsided win over PennMar 19, 2026 10:21 pm - Freshman forward David Mirkovic erupted for 29 points and 17 rebounds as No. 3 seed Illinois rolled past Penn in the first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday.
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St. Viator’s high school hockey title shows sport’s growth in IllinoisMar 17, 2026 3:20 pm - The growth of high school hockey in Illinois continues.
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Marching to Madness: Former Hersey star could miss Penn’s NCAA matchup vs. IlliniMar 15, 2026 7:34 pm - Illinois drew a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face Ivy League champ Penn on Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina. The Quakers have five Illinois natives on the roster, but may not be at full-strength.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Updates on some of the top local recruits in the Class of 2027Mar 15, 2026 11:28 am - An update on Libertyville tight end Brock Williams, Hersey quarterback Jake Nawrot, Montini quarterback Israel Abrams and Hinsdale Central defensive lineman Tommy Riordan.
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Boys basketball: Hersey pushes DePaul before falling short in 4A supersectionalMar 09, 2026 10:11 pm - Despite DePaul’s lofty rankings, Hersey came out without a worry on its minds Monday in the Class 4A supersectional at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates. Hersey gave it all th...
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High Five: Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances last week?Mar 09, 2026 5:20 pm - High Five: This edition honors the area’s top prep basketball performances from last week.
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Hockey: St. Viator claims first state title by beating three-time defending champ New TrierMar 09, 2026 1:12 pm - Saint Viator reveled Friday night in a celebration 54-years in the making. The Lions used a four-goal second period to dethrone three-time defending state champion New Tr...
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Boys hockey: Motivated Stampede bring home combined division state championshipMar 09, 2026 1:03 pm - Before Friday night’s Illinois High School Hockey state championship game (combined division), BG/H/W captain Cam Christopher spoke to the team in the locker room, then b...
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College Achievers: UCLA’s Dugalić among the nation’s top players off the benchMar 08, 2026 3:49 pm - College Achievers: Angela Dugalić, a Maine West graduate playing basketball at UCLA, earned the Big Ten Conference Sixth Player Award.
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Friday’s IHSA state girls basketball: St. Viator and Rolling MeadowsMar 06, 2026 11:11 pm -