Boys Basketball: Downstate rules to live by
THE TWO DOS 1. Feature a game-plan wrecker Each team needs five wins to reach Peoria and two more to win it all. In those …
- Jun 13, 2012
Boys Basketball: Lorenzo Dillard’s free throw ices it for Niles North
Niles North junior Lorenzo Dillard scored 21 points, including the game-winning free throw with 7.5 seconds remaining, to lift the Vikings to a 57-56 victory …
- Mar 2, 2012
Boys Basketball: Glenbrook North cruises past Lincoln Park
Glenbrook North proved that a slow start could not bring their train to a halt. Even a slow first half couldn’t do the trick. In …
- Feb 28, 2012
Boys Basketball: Glenbrook North clinches conference with win over Maine East
Fighting through adversity and injuries was well worth it for Glenbrook North as it clinched the CSL North title on Friday. In a game where …
- Feb 17, 2012
Boys Basketball: Warren scores final 12 points to escape Glenbrook North
Warren outscored visiting Glenbrook North 12-0 in the final 4 minutes, 38 seconds to defeat the Spartans 41-32 on Saturday. The Blue Devils (19-2) trailed …
- Feb 18, 2012
Boys Basketball: Glenbrook North tops Maine West, keeps CSL North streak alive
For Glenbrook North, winning the Central Suburban League title in boys basketball never gets old. “It’s an awesome feeling,” Spartans junior Kurt Karis said. “It’s …
- Feb 10, 2012
Boys Basketball: Andrew McAuliffe rounding back into form for Glenbrook North
Andrew McAuliffe is still getting used to playing again after sitting out for two months, and Glenbrook North is still adjusting to having him back …
- Feb 11, 2012
Boys Basketball: Glenbrook North shuts down Highland Park
Kurt Karis scored 11 of his game-high 16 points in the first quarter, as Glenbrook North totally shut down Highland Park’s offense in a 44-20 …
- Feb 3, 2012
Boys Basketball: Glenbrook North snaps losing streak, tops Deerfield
Mark Johnson knew Glenbrook North couldn’t afford another loss in the CSL North. After losing to Niles North on a buzzer-beater last week to fall …
- Jan 27, 2012
Boys Basketball: Strong finish lifts Prospect past Glenbrook North
Despite watching a 14-point second-half lead evaporate early in the fourth quarter, Prospect was not rattled down the stretch against Glenbrook North Tuesday night. Instead, …
- Jan 24, 2012
Boys Basketball: Tip-in at buzzer boosts Niles North past Glenbrook North
Niles North junior Billy Voitik tipped in teammate Malachi Nix’s missed three-pointer at the buzzer to give the visiting Vikings a dramatic 56-54 win over …
- Jan 20, 2012
Joe Henricksen’s City/Suburban Hoops Report
Bogan Under the radar Due partly to the fact Bogan traveled to Rock Island for Thanksgiving and to Centralia for Christmas, the Bengals haven’t been …
- Jan 24, 2012
Boys Basketball: Glenbrook North stops Maine East
It did not take Glenbrook North long at the start of the second half Friday night to turn a relatively close contest against Maine East …
- Jan 13, 2012
Boys Basketball: Glenbrook North hangs on to top Maine West
The home-standing Warriors of Maine West had all the momentum. They had erased a Glenbrook North lead and opened up a 29-24 third quarter lead. …
- Jan 14, 2012
Boys Basketball: Battered Spartans refuse to come up short
Nothing seems to shake Glenbrook North. Once again, the Spartans played shorthanded and still found a way to get a win, beating Loyola 59-41 on …
- Jan 10, 2012
Boys Basketball: Short-handed Glenbrook North cruises past Loyola
Nothing seems to shake Glenbrook North. Once again, the Spartans played shorthanded and still found a way to get a win, beating Loyola 59-41 on …
- Jan 13, 2012
Boys Basketball: Morgan Park too much for Glenbrook North
Glenbrook North forward Mark Johnson ended the first quarter with a spectacular circus shot that pulled the Spartans within 14-13 against Morgan Park. The Spartans …
- Jan 4, 2012
Boys Basketball: Jason Markus shoots Glenbrook North past St Patrick
Jason Markus certainly misses not having Andrew McAuliffe around as the 6-8 junior center recovers from a leg injury. “He’s most of our offense, our …
- Jan 3, 2012
Boys Basketball: Glenbrook North passes by Highland Park
A smothering defense and well-coordinated offense led Glenbrook North to its second conference win of the year. The Spartans (8-1, 2-1 CSL) passed around Highland …
- Dec 16, 2011
Boys Basketball: Glenbrook North loses McAuliffe to injury
Andrew McAuliffe is going to have many more games like Friday’s. The 6-foot-8 Glenbrook North junior center got hurt in the team’s Dec. 6 win …
- Dec 17, 2011
Boys Basketball: Central Suburban North preview capsules
Outlook: After sharing the conference title with Niles North last winter, look for Glenbrook North to grab the top spot by itself this season. Top …
- Dec 5, 2011
Boys Basketball: Mark Johnson leads Glenbrook North past Waukegan in OT
Two teams known for plenty of offensive firepower over the years played a solid defensive game as visiting Glenbrook North held off Waukegan 46-40 in …
- Dec 7, 2011
Boys Basketball: Glenbrook North aims for 11th straight league crown
Earning conference championships for a decade straight doesn’t come without its share of talented players. “We have had a great deal of talent over the …
- Nov 30, 2011
Boys Basketball: Andrew McAuliffe leads Glenbrook North past Niles West
Andrew McAuliffe attracts so much attention in the post that Glenbrook North needs to be to be able to stretch the court as much as …
- Dec 2, 2011
Karis makes a point for Glenbrook North
Glenbrook North will have one of the area’s most experienced teams this winter. However, the Spartans will not have quite as many seasoned players as …
- Jul 12, 2011
