Derek Barichello

Don’t count out the Woodland Warriors. Trailing St. Bede Academy by as many as 16 points in the first half and by double digits the entirety of the second quarter, the Warriors grabbed a three-point lead just before the conclusion of the third quarter and... See more

Ottawa boys basketball coach Mark Cooper summed up Tuesday’s contest against Mendota as a “make-or-miss game.” Mendota’s Oliver Munoz scored the Trojans’ final six points, including the go-ahead basket with 1:30 remaining to capture fifth place, 46-45, in... See more

Woodland was locked in from the start Friday. The Warriors scored the first five points against Marquette and never trailed on their way to a 58-43 victory in Tri-County Conference play at the Warrior Dome. Woodland coach Connor Kaminke has been able to r... See more

Dwight girls’ basketball coach Max Sulzberger said the Trojans are practicing defense this season more than they ever have. Because of their aggressive defense, the Trojans held an early lead, even as Marquette showed them a defensive look they haven’t se... See more

Streator boys basketball coach Beau Doty acknowledged Friday’s contest against conference foe Peotone was not the prettiest game. But the Bulldogs were able to come away with a 46-37 win in their home opener at Pops Dale Gymnasium by playing solid defense... See more