Burlington-Central High School Sports
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Some observations of early-season basketballNov 30, 2015 12:00 am - The high school basketball season tipped off this past week and tournament action was intense. Here are a few things that caught my eye: Girl power: After an errant shot...
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Burlington Central claims Sycamore crownNov 28, 2015 12:00 am - Defense allowed the Burlington Central boys basketball team capture a title it hasn't snagged in 18 years. The Class 3A Rockets held Rockford Jefferson - a Class 4A sect...
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Burlington Central will play for Sycamore crownNov 27, 2015 12:00 am - Burlington Central's boys basketball team relished the challenge of taking on Sycamore on its home floor. With a trip to the championship game hanging in the balance, th...
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Burlington Central's defense smothers Dundee-CrownNov 25, 2015 12:00 am - Good things happen when you take twice as many shots as your opponent. Burlington Central's suffocating defensive pressure forced Dundee-Crown into 34 turnovers and pave...
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Burlington Central nails down tournament titleNov 24, 2015 12:00 am - Machesney Park Harlem may have entered Tuesday's championship game of the Burlington Central Thanksgiving Classic with an undefeated record but that was still no match f...
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Marmion, Bartlett win openersNov 23, 2015 12:00 am - Marmion came out hot in its first game of the season, scoring 27 points in the first quarter and 50 by halftime in an 89-54 win over Christian Liberty Monday at the Buff...
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St. Charles North stays unbeatenNov 21, 2015 12:00 am - Morgan Rosencrants hit for 18 points and Claire Jakaitis added 12 to lead St. Charles North's girls basketball team to a 63-51 win over Pontiac Saturday at the Pontiac t...
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Scouting: Burlington CentralNov 19, 2015 12:00 am - Burlington Central Rockets Coach: Brett Porto (7th year, 91-75) Conference: Big Northern (East) 2014-15 record: 14-15 (10-4 BNC East ) Top returning players: Ryan Fitzge...
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Versluys' 40 points lead Westminster Christian to winNov 19, 2015 12:00 am - Westminster Christian senior Maddie Versluys exploded for 40 points Thursday night in leading the Warriors' girls basketball team to a 56-49 win over Nazareth at the Har...
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Scouting: Burlington CentralNov 19, 2015 12:00 am - Burlington Central Rockets Coach: Mark Smith (4th year, 79-17) Conference: Big Northern East 2014-15 record: 25-4, 14-0 Top returning players: Kayla Ross (Sr., 5-7, G), ...