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Illinois High School Girls Basketball: Weekend Roundup – Impressive Performances Across the State
The weekend showcased a wealth of talent in Illinois high school girls basketball, with numerous tournaments and matchups delivering exciting action. Hear’s a comprehensive look at the key results and standout performances from around the state.
Tournament Highlights & Key Results
Several tournaments captivated fans, offering a glimpse into the developing landscape of illinois girls basketball. Let’s break down the action:
* Beecher 28, Fifth: Oak Forest put up a strong fight, led by Maddie Martinez’s impressive 17-point performance.
* Buffalo Grove Tom Dineen Classic: Libertyville emerged victorious against Waukegan with a 54-44 win. Lily Fisher was dominant for Libertyville, contributing 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.
* Hersey 55, Grayslake Central 29: hersey demonstrated a commanding performance, securing a decisive victory.
* Elmhurst Classic: Marian Catholic defeated Perspectives 63-37, fueled by Ty Jackson’s stellar 21-point, 13-rebound, and 4-steal outing. DePaul Prep also shone, overpowering Lemont 61-20.
* Hinsdale South Brenda Whitesell Tournament: Naperville North edged out Wheaton St. Francis 39-19, while Yorkville dominated Oak Park-River Forest 76-47. Claire Donelson and Sloane Connell both scored 18 points for Yorkville.
* Insider Exposure Tournament (Florida): Sandburg experienced a mixed bag in Florida, defeating Covenant Christian 64-12, but falling to American heritage 55-37. M.K. Terry led Sandburg with 11 points and 4 assists in their win.
* Latin Tournament: de La Salle secured a 55-31 victory over Payton.
* Loyola/New Trier Tournament: Carmel upset New Trier 52-41, with Liv Johnson leading the charge with an impressive 24 points. Stevenson narrowly defeated Phillips 40-39 in a closely contested game.
* Lyons Tournament: Lincoln-Way East triumphed over Montini 58-45.
* Vernon Hills Cougar Classic: Lake Forest defeated Niles West 47-26,with Camilla Gauthier scoring 11 points. Vernon Hills also secured a win against Antioch 55-34, thanks to Eve Engler’s 18 points and Keira Thomas’s 14. Antioch’s Heidi Rathmann stood out with 21 points. Rockford Guilford defeated Lake Forest Academy 62-47.
* Wauconda Bob Gillen Memorial Tournament: Wauconda continued it’s strong start with a 72-36 win over Woodstock North. Sarah Palmer and kelsey Piehl both contributed 17 points for Wauconda, with Palmer adding 6 rebounds and 4 steals.
* West Aurora Turkey Tournament: Aurora Central Catholic defeated Plainfield Central 42-25, and Oswego dominated West Aurora 51-26.
* Zion-Benton Tournament: Niles North edged out Deerfield 40-34 in a competitive matchup.
Standout Individual Performances
Beyond the team victories, several players delivered exceptional performances that deserve recognition. I’ve found that focusing on individual brilliance often reveals the future stars of the game.
* Lily Fisher (Libertyville): A dominant all-around performance with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.
* Ty Jackson (Marian Catholic): A force on both ends of the court, with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 steals.
* **Liv Johnson
