http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com Latest news from the Chicago Sun-Times - High School Sports en-us webmaster@suntimes.com (Editor) Newspapers http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/csp/cms/sites/YourSeason/assets/img/logo.gif http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com 84 34 30 Copyright 2013 After getting outrebounded the last two games by Bloom and Thornwood, Rich South coach Scot Ritter challenged his team to be more physical Friday night in Park Forest against Southland Athletic Conference rival Rich East. John Ruffin responded by scoring 18 points and tying a school record with 23 rebounds to lead the Stars past the Rockets 60-53. “I’m a little upset … ]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:35:04 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/10717934-393/boys-basketball-john-ruffin-boosts-rich-south-past-rival-rich-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/10717934-393/boys-basketball-john-ruffin-boosts-rich-south-past-rival-rich-east.html After watching his Bloom squad settle for a 20-17 halftime lead over Rich East on Friday, coach Jasper Williams issued a challenge. And that was for the Blazing Trojans to become more aggressive both attacking the basket while also picking up the intensity on defense. That challenge was answered in a big way as Bloom outscored the Rockets 24-7 in the third … ]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:11 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/10425115-393/boys-basketball-third-quater-burst-sparks-bloom-past-rich-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/10425115-393/boys-basketball-third-quater-burst-sparks-bloom-past-rich-east.html
Michael Orris never had a doubt. As soon as his game-winning three-point shot from the corner left his hand, he knew it was going in. Fortunately for No. 17 Crete-Monee, it did go in, denying Rich East the upset Friday night. Orris’s bomb hit nothing but net with two seconds remaining, resulting in a 51-49 victory over the host Rockets in Southland … ]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:34:30 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/10282237-393/boys-basketball-michael-orris-three-gives-crete-monee-w-over-rich-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/10282237-393/boys-basketball-michael-orris-three-gives-crete-monee-w-over-rich-east.html It’s a new year for the Rich East basketball team. After recording twice as many defeats as victories to start the 2011-12 season, the Rockets have won back-to-back games in impressive fashion to ring in the new year. Their latest conquest came Friday night, a 52-42 upset over Southland Conference rival Rich South. “This is our biggest win of the season, no … ]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:39:11 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/10001869-393/boys-basketball-rich-east-renewal-includes-upset-of-rival-rich-south.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/10001869-393/boys-basketball-rich-east-renewal-includes-upset-of-rival-rich-south.html When Richards coach John Chappetto received an invitation last year for his team to participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. High School Classic in Miami, he jumped at the chance. Then came the hard part: raising money to make it affordable for his players. The tournament, which tips off Friday, would provide hotel accommodations and two meals per day for players … ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 10:10:13 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9935064-393/boys-basketball-richards-off-to-miami-tourney.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9935064-393/boys-basketball-richards-off-to-miami-tourney.html
Crete-Monee is having a pizza party courtesy of its coach Tom Cappel. The veteran coach has promised to make good on his promise of free pie after his team held Rich East under 40 points. The Warriors just managed to accomplish that feat but came away with an easy 54-39 victory over Rich East Tueday in the quarterfinals of the McDipper Tournament … ]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:24:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9677098-393/boys-basketball-crete-monee-shuts-down-rich-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9677098-393/boys-basketball-crete-monee-shuts-down-rich-east.html Rich East sprung a trapping defense on Evanston to capture a 57-51 upset in the first round of the 39th McDipper Tournament at Rich South high school. Raheem Jackson led the way with 10 points for the Rockets (5-7), who used the trap in the first quarter to take a 13-7 lead after trailing 6-0. The press led to fast break buckets … ]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:09:25 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9660857-393/boys-basketball-rich-east-presses-way-past-evanston.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9660857-393/boys-basketball-rich-east-presses-way-past-evanston.html One thing Bloom coach Jasper Williams did want is for his team to be undefeated heading into the Rich South McDipper tournament next week. He accomplished that on Tuesday after defeating host Rich East 59-50 in Southland conference play. One thing he didn’t want heading into that tournament was for his team to remain struggling at the free throw line. The No. … ]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:35:25 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9569966-393/boys-basketball-bloom-continues-unbeaten-run-tops-rich-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9569966-393/boys-basketball-bloom-continues-unbeaten-run-tops-rich-east.html
Lockport senior Courtney Cole led three Porters in double figures and scored a game-high 18 points as the Porters defeated Rich East 56-40 in the Plainfield North Holiday Round Robin Thursday night. Lockport had significant contributions from teammates John Campbell (12 points, nine rebounds) and Kyle Ward (10 points) in the win. “I thought the key was that we got better in … ]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:55:55 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9471928-393/boys-basketball-second-half-effort-lifts-lockport-past-rich-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9471928-393/boys-basketball-second-half-effort-lifts-lockport-past-rich-east.html Crete-Monee made good in its Southland Conference opener Friday, scoring the first 12 points of the third quarter to break open a tight ballgame and cruise to a 70-56 victory over Rich East in Crete. The Warriors held a four point lead at the midway point, but used a pivotal run to open the second half that put the game out of … ]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:12:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9356069-393/boys-basketball-crete-monee-rides-third-quarter-surge-to-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9356069-393/boys-basketball-crete-monee-rides-third-quarter-surge-to-win.html SOUTHLAND Outlook: Crete-Monee and Bloom should go to the wire for the title, with a crowd-pleasing showdown between ace guards Michael Orris and Donald Moore. Top five players: Michael Orris, Crete-Monee, G, Sr.; Donald Moore, Bloom, G, Sr.; Raheem Jackson, Rich East, G, Sr.; Marvie Keith, Crete-Monee, G, Jr.; John Ruffin, Rich South, C, Sr. Keep an eye on: Jamaal Murray, Rich … ]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:40:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9290292-393/boys-basketball-southland-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9290292-393/boys-basketball-southland-preview-capsules.html It was a fitting end to an 11-0 first-half run for Rich East against Wheaton Academy during the first game of the second annual Crete-Monee Shootout. Brandon Berry dribbled through the paint and muscled down a one-handed slam that punctuated the final points of a spurt that put the Rockets in control during their eventual 59-45 victory. The play drew the biggest … ]]> Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:24:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9223780-393/boys-basketball-rich-east-races-by-wheaton-academy.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/9223780-393/boys-basketball-rich-east-races-by-wheaton-academy.html Rich East knocked off Bloom 52-51 in a Southland conference thriller Friday in Park Forest. It was a tale of two halves for the Rockets (11-10, 3-4), as it put a dent in the hopes of winning the Southland for the Blazing Trojans (14-7, 6-2). "Honestly, nothing changed from the two halves, except the ball started going through the basket for us," … ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:26:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/4434930-393/rich-east-knocks-off-bloom.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/4434930-393/rich-east-knocks-off-bloom.html
Trailing 50-37 to Rich East with seven minutes to go, Tinley Park's season looked to be finished. The Titans never stopped believing. The three-headed monster of Andrew Sebastian, Jon Calhoun and Aaron Hall led a ferocious comeback that saw Tinley Park pull out an exciting 61-59 victory Wednesday night in a semifinal of the Class 3A Rich East Regional. It was Hall, … ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:46:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/4434266-393/tinley-park-comes-back-to-top-rich-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/4434266-393/tinley-park-comes-back-to-top-rich-east.html Rich East 84, Eisenhower 68: Roytrell Long scored 18 points for Rich East (2-0). … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:50:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/4451685-393/long-leads-rich-east-by-eisenhower.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/richeast/boys_basketball/4451685-393/long-leads-rich-east-by-eisenhower.html