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Sandburg’s Malek Harris and Orr’s Marlon Jones were both outstanding and opened eyes this past weekend at the Swish ‘N Dish Tournament in Milwaukee, both showed improved skills, physical maturity and vast potential as players and prospects. Although Harris, a 6-7 sophomore started every game for Sandburg coach Todd Allen this past season, there wasn’t a lot of attention thrown toward the … ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 10:26:45 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/11869198-393/boys-basketball-malek-harris-marlon-jones-making-names-for-themselves.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/11869198-393/boys-basketball-malek-harris-marlon-jones-making-names-for-themselves.html
City The Public League has only three players who have signed with Division I schools, including just one high-major recruit in the class of 2012. But it’s been quite some time since the Public League will be returning a collection of high-level talent like the group that is coming through in the next couple of years. The list goes beyond national headliners … ]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:00:45 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/11158381-393/joe-henricksens-citysuburban-hoops-report.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/11158381-393/joe-henricksens-citysuburban-hoops-report.html Ryan Coyle hit a key three-pointer with just over a minute left to send St. Francis to a 39-36 upset victory over No. 8 Orr at the Class 3A Wheaton Academy Regional final Friday night. The fourth quarter began with the scored tied 32-32. Although Orr (22-5) took a 26-19 lead into halftime, St. Francis (19-7) opened up the second half with … ]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:54:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/11024307-393/boys-basketball-st-francis-rallies-to-stun-orr.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/11024307-393/boys-basketball-st-francis-rallies-to-stun-orr.html
Simeon’s Jabari Parker has been involved in a lot of elite basketball games in his basketball career, but getting to the title game of Public League tournament has eluded the junior — until Wednesday night. The top-ranked Wolverines beat Orr 61-51 in the second semifinal behind Parker’s 19 points and six blocks. Simeon reached the Public League final for the first time … ]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:37:43 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10673242-393/boys-basketball-simeon-get-back-into-cps-finals-after-defeating-orr.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10673242-393/boys-basketball-simeon-get-back-into-cps-finals-after-defeating-orr.html
It certainly wasn’t pretty, but Orr survived the Public League quarterfinals Sunday at Chicago State, outlasting Foreman 62-60 in overtime. ‘‘This was the worst we’ve played,’’ Orr coach Lou Adams said. ‘‘We were terrible today. We outscored them but they outplayed us.’’ Neither team scored a field goal in the overtime, so it came down to free throw shooting. Orr was 3-for-4 … ]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:10:56 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10601162-393/boys-basketball-orr-escapes-with-an-overtime-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10601162-393/boys-basketball-orr-escapes-with-an-overtime-win.html DeVante Jones practices the shot all the time. “We practice shooting, and we try to get a thousand shots up every day,” the Orr senior guard said. Jones drilled a game-breaking three-pointer from the left wing with just over three minutes remaining that powered the host No. 9 Spartans past No. 22 Farragut 54-43 in a second-round Public League Playoff showdown Friday … ]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:21:04 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10567016-393/boys-basketball-devante-jones-leads-orr-past-farragut.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10567016-393/boys-basketball-devante-jones-leads-orr-past-farragut.html
Simeon star Jabari Parker has two state championships but no city titles. The phenom is hungry to add that line to his basketball resume, and the Wolverines’ odds of doing so look good. They are the top seed in the city tournament, which tips off with 16 first-round games Wednesday. Curie and Orr are most likely to stand in the way. The … ]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:43:50 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10477714-393/boys-basketball-curie-orr-are-logical-contenders.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10477714-393/boys-basketball-curie-orr-are-logical-contenders.html
SUN-TIMES All-PUBLIC BASKETBALL SELECTIONS First Team: Milton Doyle, Marshall, G, 6-4, Sr Devin Foster, Curie 6-3 G, Sr Jabari Parker, Simeon, 6-9, F, Jr Rashaun Stimage, Farragut, 6-7, F, Sr Steve Taylor, Simeon, 6-8, C/F, Sr Second Team: Cliff Alexander, Curie, 6-9, Jr Willie Conner, Crane, 6-4, Sr Billy Garrett, Morgan Park, 6-4, Jr Kendrick Nunn,Simeon, 6-2, G, Jr Jahlil Okafor, Whitney … ]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:18:03 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10402590-393/boys-basketball-sun-times-all-public-league-teams.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10402590-393/boys-basketball-sun-times-all-public-league-teams.html
     SUN-TIMES All-PUBLIC BASKETBALL SELECTIONS First Team: Milton Doyle, Marshall, G, 6-4, Sr Devin Foster, Curie 6-3 G, Sr Jabari Parker, Simeon, 6-9, F, Jr Rashaun Stimage, Farragut, 6-7, F, Sr Steve Taylor, Simeon, 6-8, C/F, Sr  Second Team: Cliff Alexander, Curie, 6-9, Jr Willie Conner, Crane, 6-4, Sr Billy Garrett, Morgan Park, 6-4, Jr Kendrick Nunn,Simeon, 6-2, G, Jr Jahlil Okafor, Whitney Young, 6-11, C, So  Third Team: Kyle Davis, Hyde Park, 6-0, G, Jr Korbin McClain, … ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 10:13:41 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10398941-393/boys-basketball-sun-times-all-public-league-teams.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10398941-393/boys-basketball-sun-times-all-public-league-teams.html With two games remaining in the Red-West it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Marshall, with a two-game lead, was destined for conference crown hopes. But Orr defeated Marshall last Wednesday, and the Commandoes dropped a matchup with Westinghouse on Thursday. The No. 15 Spartans (16-3, 7-2) put the finishing piece on their conference comeback Monday by defeating No. 24 Crane 70-45, … ]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:25:09 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10335014-393/boys-basketball-orr-claims-conference-share-defeats-crane.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10335014-393/boys-basketball-orr-claims-conference-share-defeats-crane.html The rule in the Red-West is protect your house. While it’s easier said than done when it comes to playing against Marshall, Orr managed to hand the visiting Commandos their first conference loss with a 68-50 victory Wednesday. The Spartans (14-3, 6-2) led from wire to wire but only could manage a one-point lead after the first quarter and a six-point margin … ]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:06:50 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10237818-393/boys-basketball-orr-slows-marshalls-swift-attack.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10237818-393/boys-basketball-orr-slows-marshalls-swift-attack.html
It was a dominating performance by Orr for the Public League over Catholic League power Seton as the Spartans rolled to a 71-50 victory Sunday in the MLK Dream Classic at Young. The Spartans (11-3) led by as many as 24 points in the first half and carried a 59-40 lead into the fourth quarter. After building a 66-41 lead, the game … ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:42:26 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10034754-393/boys-basketball-balanced-orr-puts-away-seton-early.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/10034754-393/boys-basketball-balanced-orr-puts-away-seton-early.html It’s a familiar story by now, with dozens of Public League transfers popping up in new destinations and making significant contributions this season. Monday at Farragut the spotlight fell on Deonte Terrell, who figured out that Orr wasn’t going to try and stop him from attacking the rim late in the fourth quarter. Terrell burned the Spartans for two key baskets in … ]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:36:07 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/9547588-393/boys-basketball-deonte-terrells-late-baskets-leads-farragut-past-orr.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/9547588-393/boys-basketball-deonte-terrells-late-baskets-leads-farragut-past-orr.html North Lawndale turned back Orr’s valiant effort and prevailed 87-76 at home in double overtime Friday night in a Red-West matchup. Orr played inspired basketball in the absence of its coach Lewis Adams, who was taken to the hospital complaining of chest pain and dizziness prior to them leaving school for the game. Davonte Johnson sent the game into overtime with a … ]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:56:28 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/9493610-393/boys-basketball-north-lawndale-turns-back-inspired-orr.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/9493610-393/boys-basketball-north-lawndale-turns-back-inspired-orr.html Jamal McDowell never stopped to think of it as an upset. “We’re supposed to win,” the Orr point guard said. He scored 10 of his 12 points in the second half and recorded six assists and five rebounds as the host Spartans ripped an injury-depleted No. 2 Young 45-29 Wednesday. Young played without 6-8 foward Tommy Hamilton Jr., out with a meniscus … ]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:28:49 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/9451626-393/boys-basketball-orr-upsets-short-handed-young.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/orr/boys_basketball/9451626-393/boys-basketball-orr-upsets-short-handed-young.html