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Eli Kaberon

On Tuesday against Lake Zurich, the top-ranked Patriots won 69-47, using balanced scoring and good energy on the glass to out-work the Bears.
Charles Matthews finished with 28 points, leading second-ranked St. Rita to a 59-40 road victory at Fenwick in a Catholic League matchup.
Stevenson defensive lineman Blake Drazner came up with a crucial sack late to put the final nail in Loyola’s coffin in the Patriots’ 24-21 win Saturday.
Competition at the girls tennis state tournament could get fierce, as Illinois’ best square off this weekend at various sites in the northwest suburbs.
Palatine clinched a Mid-Suburban West title with a 24-14 upset of Barrington on Friday.
Some tennis coaches need to see talent on the court before they truly believe a player has it.
Seventy-one yards later, Walker had a jaw-dropping touchdown — his fifth of the game — and the explanation point in a 56-16 Fox Valley Valley win.
The Hawks’ defense toughed up in the second half, not allowing the Dons to even cross midfield to lead Bartlett to a 3-0 road nonconference victory.