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WEB SPORTS CHICAGO 2006-2007 HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SEASON
A PHOTOGRAPHIC AND REPORTORIAL LOOK AT ON AND OFF FIELD
SPORTING ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE CHICAGO AREA
Update: 4/30/07; 2:56 pm
Foundation For Student Athletes
City vs. Suburban
ALL-STAR GAME
Jeff Jordan (l) and Evan Turner were among a large contigent off all-stars present last Saturday at Proviso West High School. Presented by Forrest Harris and assisted by Sonny Parker, we appreciate as always their great job at this fine event.
Sonny Parker..click
Update: 4/22/07; 8:25 pm
Chicago Public League Basketball Coaches Association
ALL-STAR GAME
One of the better all-star games around is the event formerly known as the Chicago Public League All-Star game. Now this fine event, played at Whitney Young High School and paying tribute this year to the memory of Marshall's legendary Luther Bedford, is organized by the Chicago Public League Basketball Association. We thank Von Steuben head coach Vince Carter and all the great folks of the CPLBA for their outstanding job and accommodations.
Slam Dunk Winner...Currie's Cordell Fraction
click to enlargeCHICAGO STATE'S ROYCE PARRAN ON A NATIONAL STAGE
(AP Photo/John Amis)
Last Thursday in Atlanta, at the Final Four Slam-Dunk Championship, the Cougars exceptionally exciting Royce Parran made an outstanding showing on national television. He didn't win it, but oh so close! The entire nation got to drink in his skill, charismatic personality, and even some dancing skills. We got a look at that a week earlier (below) at a open scrimmage at Chicago State. Good luck Royce in your NBA quest!
MAXWELL JACKSON GOES ONE ON ONE WITH ILLINOIS STATE'S OSIRIS ELDRIDGE
Former De La Salle High School standout Maxwell Jackson is soon to complete his first year of college at Spoon River. One of our original and best journal writers, Max was recently back home in Chicago on spring break. He took the time to update with us his school and basketball situation, which took some sudden and unexpected turns. Oh and he brought along this dude named Osiris Eldridge to go head to head against. Of course Osiris is attending Illinois State University and recently was one of the top prep talents in Illinois, out of Chicago Phillips HS. See who won...
More Osiris Eldridge photos coming soon
IHSA Class AA Playoffs 2007
Update: 3/13/07; 11:01 pm
UIC MARCH MADNESS; THORNTON AND SIMEON PREVAIL
Thornton head coach Troy Jackson (l) and Simeon's Derrick Rose show #1 signs to a packed UIC Pavilion
Thornton prevailed over Hillcrest...dramatically. Simeon proved that it's weaponry remains strong even when it's big tank is taken out. The double-header at UIC produced two very deserving winners. As we always say this time of year, due to extensive written coverage you can view elsewhere---No need for us to write anymore; click above for the best photos anywhere in the world of these two fantastic games.
Update: 3/9/07; 11:23 pm
CHARGERS DO IT AGAIN..WIN LYONS
St. Joseph's Evan Turner with a first half slam. He led all scorers vs. Proviso East with 19 points
All we can think of to say was what a fan was heard to mention after this game..."St. Joseph vs. Simeon should be played downstate!" Fortunately this glorious of all match-up's will be here in Chicago, Tuesday March 13 at UIC. It will be a Super-Sectional game to determine which one of those two teams makes it into the ELITE 8. St. Joseph came back from 4 points down in the fourth quarter to narrowly escape 61-53 against the always tough and well coached Proviso East Pirates in La Grange. The game was a classic and both teams brought considerable pride to their schools. But now it's Evan and Derrick ROUND 2! Mercy!! Yes they both deserve to be in Peoria; but only one will.
Update: 3/7/07; 11:51 pm
THORNTON MAKES FREE THROWS WASHINGTON CANNOT
(l) Thornton's Dwayne Mays with a key rebound and (r) Washington head coach Kenneth Crump with a reaction
The photo above was the key moment; Washington misses a free throw with 20 seconds left that would of tied the game against Thornton. Dwayne Mays grabs the board and with that captures the victory. Thornton defeats Washington 56-52 in the Thornton Sectional. Thornton's Josh Parker did not miss his chances on the line, nailing 5 free throws in the last minute to key the win. Catch all the action by clicking above, and since it's late in the playoffs we offer behind the scenes coverage as well.
Update: 3/6/07; 10:02 pm
BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR ST. JOSEPH
No sweat as usual as St. Joseph eliminated nearby rival Proviso West 61-52 Tuesday at the Lyons Township Sectional. 'Joe's Evan Turner (above) played with a passion (as usual) leading all scorers with 21 points. Inside the paint, where he always is set up, he was deadly. DeMetri McCarney also contributed in big ways for the Chargers, whose intimidation helped in keeping Proviso West ice-cold in shooting.
Update: 3/2/07; 11:25 pm
WASHINGTON WINS WHEN IT COUNTS
Yes they lost last weekend, bowing out against Simeon in the Chicago Public League championship game. That game though does not count towards state titles; Regional championships do. Tonight Washington was in one and won it, defeating Julian on it's home floor 67-58.
Update: 2/24/07; 10:10 pm
"we ain't done"...Simeon's Tim Flowers after destroying washington
simeon 2007 chicago champs
It's Simeon and everyone else...again. The Wolverine's dominated Washington Saturday 89-57 (2/24) at the U.I.C. Pavilion to deservingly capture the 2006-2007 Chicago Public League Title. With Derrick Rose (r) in foul trouble, Byrant Orange (#32) stepped up large with 15 third quarter points and 21 total points to lead all scorers.
Team Photos are large files 1.72mb
Update: 2/21/07; 11:22 pm
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2007 BOYS BASKETBALL SEMI-FINALS
(top) Washington fans celebrate their teams victory over Whitney Young and (above) ever confidant Simeon played with and then disposed of Farragut. It was the CPL Semi's at DePaul Wednesday. Washington vs. Simeon is the Championship game Saturday (2/24) at UIC.
Update: 2/18/07; 3:12 pm
12th ANNUAL MCDONALDS CITY-SUBURBAN SHOWDOWN
Simeon's Derrick Rose and St. Joseph Evan Turner
Loyola's Jeff Jordan works in front of Warren Township's Jeremy Robinson
PHOTOS...click above photos for each games individual photos
What a fantastic evening of basketball entertainment Saturday February 17 at Welsh-Ryan Arena at Northwestern University! You already know the scores and winners (Loyola Academy and Simeon) now check out the photos.
Update: 2/16/07; 10:48 pm
PROVISO WEST COMEBACK RIMS OUT
Down by four points against Oak Park and with a minute left to play in a game that will determine the conference champion, Proviso West's Justin Hightower goes in for what looks like a pivotal basket to make it a one possession game but... CLICK
Update: 2/14/07; 6:59 pm
12th ANNUAL MCDONALDS CITY-SUBURBAN SHOWDOWN
St. Joseph's Demetri McCamey (L) and Warren Township's Ceola Clark Tuesday at Harry Caray's. The event was the press conference for the upcoming showcase of this areas top teams Saturday (Feb.17) at Northwestern.
Update: 2/11/07; 2:57 pm
Head coach Michael Lang talks to his team at the Jacoby Dickens Center at Chicago State University
We promised we'd check in from time to time with one of our local Ju-Co favorites, East-West University from downtown Chicago, and here we go. Actually when this website began in 1997, we were heavily into covering the Triton's, Kennedy-King's, and Malcolm X's of the world. It's a great place to follow some of our former high school heroes in up-close and personal settings. So it's good to get back every once in a while, although this game with East-West was against D1 Chicago State and took place on their home court. None the less, even though East-West lost big (Saturday, Feb. 10) to Chicago State 112-77, they played tenaciously throughout and never showed quit. Head coach Michael Lang continues to keep this program afloat though personal and financial sacrifices, and a willingness to show commitment that will not break. East-West Guard Tunis (T.J.) Jackson also has graced our webpages plenty and continues to headline the show for his team. (He's been the player in the upper right hand corner of our front page gripping the basketball for over 4 years now!). He pulled off a truly impressive performance despite the route; hitting for 26 points, pulling down 14 rebounds, dishing out 8 assists, and stepping out with 5 steals. This senior is set to do something special, trust us, after graduation. For Chicago State, what a job by the ridiculous Royce Parran! This man is magic with the ball; ball-handling, dribbling, dunking. As with Jackson, guys like this bring the show and must be paid close attention to. Parran hit for 28 points in the game and dished out 11 assists to go with 8 steals. You guys did the Chicago Public League damn proud! (Jackson-Hyde Park Academy...Parran-Lincoln Park)
Update: 2/10/07; 11:18 pm
AVENGED!! ST. JOES PUTS AWAY ST. PATS
Sam Maniscalco of St. Patrick goes up against Evan Turner of St. Joseph
Despite playing in a frenzied environment at St. Patrick in front of one of the wildest student sections anywhere, St. Joseph managed to pull away late to a 59-54 victory. The teams stars led the way in scoring; Evan Turner hit for 20 points and Sam Maniscalco led all scorers with 28 points. Most of Turners baskets were clutch shots in the last few minutes.
Update: 2/9/07; 10:19 pm
T.F. NORTH BLOWS IT OPEN LATE AGAINST THORNWOOD
Donald Pritchard of T.F. North blows by Thornwood's Nate Green
At a surprisingly far less than capacity T.F. North High School in Calumet City Friday night, the Meteors opened up a sizable lead late and beat Thornwood 55-41. This was a SICA East showdown between two top 10 teams both undefeated in conference play. Lawrence Redman and Landon Cox each hit for 13 points for T.F. North; Thornwood's Reggie Hamilton led all scorers with 14 points.
Update: 2/3/07; 9:43 pm
DERRICK ROSE AND SIMEON AVENGE FARRAGUT DEFEAT
Up by nearly 30 points at halftime, Simeon with ease dispensed of Farragut Saturday night at DePaul. This was 'The Rematch' game; Farragut defeated Simeon three weeks ago but tonight they didn't have a prayer. 82-49 was the final score as Derrick Rose drained 6 3-pointers on the way to a 30 point individual performance.
Update: 2/1/07; 10:27 pm
KING POWERS OVER KENWOOD
Update: 1/26/07; 11:24 am
LOYOLA EASILY OVER ST. RITA BY 30
Jeff Jordan hits on a reverse jam early on in Loyola Academy's 63-33 destruction of St. Rita at the packed and mostly silent gym in St. Rita at 77th. and Western. D.J. Glavan led Loyola with 16 points, Peter Sullivan had 13 points and Marcus Jordan 12 points.
WASHINGTON CROWNS KING
Pierre Andrews skies and slams on host King Thursday at 43rd. and Drexell. Keyon Smothers led all scorers for The Minutemen with 18 points as DeAndre Liggins and Paris Paramore each hit for 16 points.
Update: 1/19/07; 9:53 pm
FARRAGUT A TEAM TO BEAT IN C.P.L.? ; TOPS MARSHALL
Anthony Abrams barrels over Marshall's Ryan Hare en route to a key basket Friday at Farragut. The Admirals defeated the Commandos 71-68. Now with recent wins over Simeon and Marshall, Farragut is making a stand to claim it's spot rightfully as one of the Chicago Public League's elite.
Update: 1/18/07; 10:30 pm
SIMEON WIPES AWAY #1 IN THE NATION OAK HILL
After connecting on a dunk, Kevin Johnson acknowledges the national cameras of ESPN Thursday night at the UIC Pavilion. Behind 28 points from Derrick Rose, Simeon beat Oak Hill Academy of Virginia 78-75.
Update: 1/15/07; 9:58 pm
PROVISO EAST HAS A NIGHTMARE
Marshall 50 - Proviso East 49
Under his jersey is Proviso East's Nathan Fuqua. Moments earlier at the Martin Luther King Jr. Classic at Whitney Young, after being fouled, he missed BOTH free throws with 1.8 seconds left that could of tied and beat Marshall. Yet another chapter in Proviso East's improbable run of amazingly heartbreaking losses against top echelon teams.
Update: 1/4/07; 10:52 pm
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS HOLIDAY BASKETBALL SHOOTOUT
2007
FARRAGUT SHOCKS SIMEON FRIDAY AT CHI. STATE
Day 2 Highlites
62-54! Mighty Simeon has fallen to Farragut
Day 1 Highlites
DERRICK ROSE OF SIMEON THURSDAY NIGHT AT CHICAGO STATE
PHOTOS... Day 1 1/4/07
Update: 12/27/06; 10:29 pm
PROVISO WEST 2006
PHOTOS FROM ILLINOIS' PREMIER HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT
ST. JOES DOES IT AGAIN. AND AGAIN. AND AGAIN.
3RD STRAIGHT PW TITLE!
Update: 12/30/06; 11:54 pm
day 4 championship saturday 12/30/06
Again doomed by a last second basket; either one they missed or one an opponent made, it's dejection time for the Pirates of Proviso East. They lost the championship game of the Proviso West Tournament 59-58 to St. Joseph. A layup by Garrett Leffelman with a second left to go was the winning basket.
Update: 12/28/06; 11:21 pm
day 2 12/28/06
Bryan Hall of Whitney Young outshined all the rest Thursday at Proviso West. He finished with 16 points, which led all scorers in the Dolphin's win over Hillcrest . Check out all the action from that game and St. Josephs late surge which pushed them by Proviso West.
day 1 12/27/06
Evan Turner from St. Joseph finishes a dunk against Julian Wednesday at the Proviso West Holiday Tournament. They easily advanced to a match against hosts of this tournament Thursday at 7pm.
Update: 12/19/06; 9:47 pm
Marshall way to much for Farragut
Marshall's Michael Stovall
Marshall coasted to a 75-57 win over Farragut Tuesday evening at Marshall. Ryan Hare led the way with 21 points and exhibited his usual intelligent court leadership skills. Also dispalying skills was Michael Stovall, who threw in 15 points. Michael Dunnigan, Farragut's star attraction, was frustrated throughout. Foul trouble and poor decision making made him a non-factor; he scored only 10 points.
Update: 12/15/06; 11:02 pm
UPSET SPECIAL
St. Patrick 57-St. Joseph 54
*3 St. Joseph suffered a home loss Friday night. In a game they only led once, St. Pat's Sam Maniscalco hit for 22 points. Mistakes and turnovers were hardly evident from St. Patrick, who played with confidence in enemy country. St. Joes Evan Turner (16 photos) did not start and hit for only 11 points (just 2 points in the first half).
Update: 11/20/06; 10:04 pm
Loyola Academy's Marcus (l)and Jeff Jordan (pictured earlier tonight) at Mundelein High School
Loyola Academy pounded away on Prairie Ridge High School Monday evening at the Mundelein Mustang Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament, defeating them 60-33. Jeff Jordan led his team with 11 points, and brother Marcus scored 5 points.