PHI Playoff Notebook: March 6
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WOW! What a night with the 1A/2A sectional finals and 3A/4A regional finals! Check out our notebook which features 40 games from Friday! 4A Evanston tops New Trier 49-46 Close game in the regional final for the Wildkits. They…
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Continue ReadingWOW! What a night with the 1A/2A sectional finals and 3A/4A regional finals! Check out our notebook which features 40 games from Friday!
4A
Evanston tops New Trier 49-46
Close game in the regional final for the Wildkits. They were led by Blake Peters who had 14 points.
Marian Catholic knocks off Brother Rice 72-62
Iowa commit Ahron Ulis leads his team to another playoff win with 24 points. Western Illinois signee Elijah Jones had 18 points.
Niles North defeats Schaumburg 48-35
The Niles North duo of Maryland commit Aquan Smart (19 points) and 2021 wing Jalen Butler (18 points) lead the way!
Bloom blows out Thornwood 60-28
The show continues to roll on with the stars at Bloom. Tulsa commit Keshawn Williams had 22 points, Cal State Fullerton signee Dante Maddox scored 13 points, and Minnesota commit Martice Mitchell had 9 points and 10 rebounds. Standout uncommitted forward Christian Shumate dropped 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 blocks.
Curie takes care of Lyons Township 66-44
The top seeded CPS power takes care of business led by recent SEMO decommit Ramean Hinton who is going to be a very heavily watched player in the sectionals by mid-majors and some high-majors. Grant Niego finishes his strong senior season with 12 points.
Thornton blows out Lincoln Way East 67-39
We thought this could be a trap game……never mind.
Simeon blows out Lane Tech 68-33
What I said above. Home court mattered zilch in this one. Jeremiah Williams Jeremiah Williams 6'5" | SF Simeon | 2020 State #278 Nation IL proves he is one of the best uncommitted seniors in Midwest with 27 point and 10 rebound outing.
St. Charles North wins rivalry over St. Charles East 53-45
Underrated floor general Luke Scheffers Luke Scheffers 6'0" | PG St. Charles North | 2020 State IL pushes SCN to win with 12 points.
Zion Benton escapes over Libertyville 51-49
Closer than most thought.
Neuqua Valley rises to occasion against Plainfield North 63-50
John Poulakidas John Poulakidas 6'6" | SF Nequa Valley | 2021 State #155 Nation IL has cemented himself as one of the premier juniors in Illinois. Went for 31 points.
East Aurora shocks Bolingbrook 79-72
Talk about a week! East Aurora defeated Oswego East with two top 25 seniors on their home floor earlier in the week then beats Bolingbrook who we had going a long way in this field in the regional final.
Collinsville knocks off defending champs Belleville West 63-44
The run has come to an end as the back to back state champs go down. Kahoks are the beast of the metro east led by 23 points from SIU-Edwardsville signee Ray’Sean Taylor. Tommie Williams Tommie Williams 6'3" | SG Belleville West | 2021 State IL had 17 for Belleville West.
3A
Hampshire routs Plano 67-49
Well balanced attack leads Hampshire to a regional championship. Collin Woods had 16 points, Keynan Davis with 15 points, and Nick Erickson had 14 points.
Hinsdale South survies Kenwood 70-62
One of top uncommitted posts Aaron Tims Aaron Tims 6'7" | PF Hinsdale South | 2020 State IL leads Hinsdale South to title with 28 points. Billy Durkin Billy Durkin 6'3" | SG Hinsdale South | 2020 State IL and Bobby Durkin Bobby Durkin 6'6" | SF Hinsdale South | 2022 State IL each chipped in 13 and 12 respectively. Roland McCoy Roland McCoy 6'1" | SG Kenwood | 2020 State IL with 13 points.
Fenwick routs Walter Payton Prep 78-46
Another show put on by Bryce Hopkins Bryce Hopkins 6'7" | PF Fenwick | 2021 State #32 Nation IL of Fenwick! Continues his strong season with a 32 point performance. Top sophomore guard Trey Pettigrew went for 13 points and 6 dimes.
Urbana continues roll over Mahomet-Seymour 64-48
Bryson Tatum Bryson Tatum 6'2" | SG Urbana | 2020 State IL is quietly becoming a legit D2 prospect as he dropped 24 points. Jermale Young had 15 for Urbana. UW-Milwaukee commit Grant Coleman Grant Coleman 6'6" | PF Mahomet Seymour | 2020 State IL had 12 points in the loss.
DePaul Prep rolls over Farragut 69-37
They got screwed by the bracketing and DePaul Prep took it out on Farragut. Tyler Johnson goes for 26 points. Brian Mathews Brian Mathews 6'8" | C Depaul Prep | 2021 State IL is another top junior who had 11 points and 7 rebounds.
Westinghouse wins CPS battle over North Lawndale 76-72
Star point guard Devin Davis Devin Davis 5'10" | PG Westinghouse | 2020 State IL has a 26 point outing in the win. Kier Jordan goes for 18 points.
St. Ignatius routs Clemente 84-55
No problem for St. Ignatius as Dan Florey Dan Florey 6'3" | SG St. Ignatius | 2020 State IL scored 28 points while Kolby Gilles Kolby Gilles 6'7" | PF St Ignatius | 2022 State IL went for 14 points.
East St. Louis cruises past Triad 65-39
I told people this is a team that can go back to back. They ride into the sectional rolling!
Lincoln records huge win over Danville
D2 sleeper Kaden Froebe Kaden Froebe 6'3" | SG Lincoln | 2020 State IL scores 23 points in the win.
Bogan goes on road to beat St. Laurence 79-65
Antoine Bloxton with 25 points is among the best wing scorers in Illinois. Darrion Jones had 17 points. Finn Walsh managed 25 points in the loss.
Morgan Park blows out Tinley Park 87-44
The Mustangs left no doubt in a matchup of highly ranked prospects. One team just has a lot more of them.
Deerfield over Carmel 74-64
We took this one in on Friday night. Brandon Lieb showed why he is the best unsigned post in Illinois recording 24 points and 14 rebounds. Kimahri Wilson was good on the other side with 27 points.
Carbondale continues momentum over Centralia 58-47
The Terriers are flexing their muscle against the 618. Twins Davaris Macklin had Tavaris Macklin had 16 and 19 points respectively.
Rock Island over Ottawa 69-63
Rocky is a March team you always have to watch out for. Jordan Rice Jordan Rice 5'7" | PG Rock Island | 2021 State IL is a primetime central Illinois point guard as he went for 19 points.
Peoria Notre Dame prevails in tricky game against Metamora 44-38
This was a test early in the tournament for a team that expects to play at Carver Arena.
Oak Forest over TF North 69-53
Elite sophomore Robbie Avila Robbie Avila 6'9" | PF Oak Forest | 2022 State #225 Nation IL shines in 25 point outing!
Geneseo defeats Rochelle 61-54
Colorado State commit Isaiah Rivera Isaiah Rivera 6'4" | SF Geneseo | 2020 State #110 Nation IL leads team to regional title.
Rockford Boylan beats Woodstock 65-50
Sleeper unsigned senior duo Anthony Brown Anthony Brown 6'4" | PF Rockford Boylan | 2020 State IL (25 points) and Johnny Close Johnny Close 6'2" | SG Rockford Boylan | 2020 State IL (19 points) are impressive in win.
2A
Orr gets over test vs Clark 72-60
This was a game that we had circled as one to watch for the 2A favorites and they won by 12. Bryce Hall Bryce Hall 6'4" | SF Orr | 2020 State IL goes for 28 points. Shaun Harris Shaun Harris 5'11" | PG Orr | 2020 State IL had 15 points. Coby Weekly with 22 for Clark.
Corliss defeats Dyett 51-44
Jamario Minnefield has 12 points while Na’Shawn Townsen contributes 9.
Murphysboro rolling through southern Illinois defeating Nashville 47-37
Last week they beat small school royalty Pinckneyville and this week they do it to state power Nashville. Murphy is out for a trophy.
Timothy Christian knocks off Rockford Lutheran 89-78
Sleeper wing Josh Harris Josh Harris 6'3" | SG Timothy Christian | 2021 State IL goes for 25 points in win.
1A
Goreville upsets Woodlawn 59-57
We thought Woodlawn was a legit Peoria contender, but they got knocked off Friday.
Aurora Christian drops Hope 84-67
Vincennes commit Taaj Davis Taaj Davis 6'2" | PG Aurora Christian | 2020 State IL keeps posting huge numbers with another 26 point outing.
Fenger upsets Leo 56-55
Leo looked like a team that could make a deep run in 1A behind star post Kendale Anderson Kendale Anderson 6'5" | PF Leo | 2020 State IL , but they fall in sectional final.
Central A&M over Effingham St. Anthony 57-43
Two of the best 1A teams met up in the sectional final. Our pick to win it all heads into supers.
Roanoke Benson defeats Colfax 38-32
Junior post Luke Braman Luke Braman 6'8" | C Roanoke-Benson | 2021 FL continues to lead team with 13 points.
Indian Creek over Dakota 57-51
Still unbeaten Indian Creek one game away from state.