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Friday, July 26, 2024
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Michael O'Brien

High School Sports Editor
Phillips coach Paris Martin applauds the effort of his players as they win their IHSA Class 1A Supersectional in March.
High School Basketball
Phillips fires state championship coach Paris Martin two weeks after he filed a lawsuit against CPS
On Tuesday afternoon, Phillips principal Rashad Talley emailed Martin and requested that he “turn in all Phillips and CPS equipment, keys and fobs.”
By Michael O’Brien
 
York’s Ryan Sloan (26) pitches against Conant during the Class 4A state semifinal at Duly Health & Care Field in Joliet in June.
High School Baseball
York's Ryan Sloan selected by Mariners in second round of MLB Draft
Sloan was the 19th pick of the round, the 55th player selected overall.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Coach Paris Martin holds up the state championship trophy during a celebration rally at Phillips in March.
High School Basketball
State champ basketball coach Paris Martin sues Phillips, CPS for mental anguish, says he's never been paid
Martin, Phillips’ coach for the past two years, claims Chicago Public Schools has never paid him and he has never been officially cleared to coach by CPS.
By Michael O’Brien
 
A general view of the shot clock installed at Brooks.
High School Basketball
IHSA approves the shot clock and a new schedule for the basketball state finals
A 35-second shot clock arrives in 2026, while the third place and semifinal games are changing days and times.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Providence players hoist the championship trophy after winning the Class 4A state championship game against Conant.
High School Baseball
Providence makes history with its record sixth state championship
The Celtics allowed just four hits and two runs in the two state finals games.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Crystal Lake Central's Thomas Korn, facing with arms raised, celebrates the Tigers' 3-2 Class 3A state championship victory against Lemont.
High School Baseball
Crystal Lake Central keeps juices flowing, knocks off Lemont to win Class 3A state title
The Tigers came from behind to beat Lemont 3-2 in the Class 3A IHSA state championship game Saturday at Duly Health and Care Field.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Providence’s Cooper Eggert (3) pitches during the Class 4A state semifinal against Edwardsville.
High School Baseball
Providence beats Edwardsville in a battle of powerhouses and Conant knocks off York in 4A semis
Providence and Conant will meet in the Class 4A state championship game on Saturday in Joliet.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Crystal Lake Central's Carter Kelley, left, and Drew Welder, right, celebrate after Kelley's catch in right field against Morris.
High School Baseball
Crystal Lake Central's sparkling outfield defense beats Morris, sets up 3A title showdown against Lemont
The Tigers were spectacular defensively when it mattered and perfect on all the routine plays.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Grayslake Central’s Jacob Redker (18) pitches during the IHSA 3A State Championship game against Nazareth last season.
High School Baseball
IHSA baseball Class 3A/4A state finals schedule and scores
All the scores from the Class 3A and 4A baseball games this weekend in Joliet.
By Michael O’Brien