This edition of the High Five looks at the top prep basketball performances from last week.

After months of highly charged debate, a data center proposal heads to the Naperville City Council Tuesday night. Along the way, the developer, Karis Critical, has revised the scale of its plan. But it’s no less controversial.

High school scores for Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.

A day after committing to play at Illinois, junior Mason Martin led Neuqua Valley to a 96-74 boys basketball win over Normal at Wheaton Warrenville South.

Boys basketball Benet 53, St. Patrick 43 Burlington Central 53, Jacobs 32 Cary-Grove 52, McHenry 48 Crystal Lake South 74, Crystal Lake Central 58 Downers Grove South 72, Proviso East 46 East Aurora 70, Larkin 63 Elgin 53, Streamwood 44 Elk Grov...

Warrenville officials and residents are mourning the Tuesday death of a beloved community service and animal control officer.

Girls basketball Batavia 46, Wheaton Warrenville South 41 Fremd 62, Rolling Meadows 32 Glenbard East 35, South Elgin 31 Glenbard South 53, Ridgewood 18 Grayslake Central 66, Northside 40 Hersey 51, Barrington 40 Kaneland 46, Rochelle 22 Lake For...

It was another strong bowl season for local football players.

Boys basketball Burlington Central 62, Huntley 55 Crystal Lake Central 49, Jacobs 38 Crystal Lake South 59, McHenry 51 FW Parker 58, Elgin 53 Glenbard North 53, Wheaton North 51 Kaneland 77, St. Charles North 45 Stevenson 79, Zion Benton 40 Warr...

Boys and girls, age 9-14, are invited to compete in the 2026 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition on Saturday, Jan. 17