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Michael O’Brien

High School Sports Editor
Mike and Joe break down the state championship games, discuss the format, the crowds and take a look ahead at next season.
Homewood-Flossmoor finishes on top and DePaul Prep earns the No. 2 ranking ahead of Curie.
Everything came together beautifully for the Vikings in a 60-48 victory against Normal.
DePaul Prep started hot and then clamped down defensively to win a second consecutive state title. The Rams won Class 2A last season.
Horton’s slam with 4:51 to play was the signature moment of the first nine games of the state finals.
Senior Zack Evans, who had a low-scoring semifinal, led with 27 points and eight rebounds.
Palatine coach Eric Millstone summed up the difference between his team and Normal: “There weren’t any adjustments we could make other than grow taller.’'