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Michael O'Brien

High School Sports Editor
Bloom's Elijah Lovemore (1) moves the ball past Marist's Stephen Brown (5).
High School Basketball
Elijah Lovemore takes control as Bloom beats Marist
“They were bigger and stronger and Lovemore definitely hurt us,” Marist coach Brian Hynes said.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Oak Lawn’s Corey Lee (0) moves the ball during the IHSA 4A Regional championship game against Kenwood.
High School Basketball
Wednesday's high school basketball scores
All the IHSA sectional semifinal results.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Bolingbrook's KJ Cathey (4) takes control of the ball against Benet’s Patrick Walsh (4).
High School Basketball
Dependable senior guards DJ Strong and KJ Cathey help Bolingbrook top Benet
The Raiders regularly churn out high-major-college prospects, but it is the team-first senior guards who have been the key to coach Rob Brost’s tenure.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Simeon’s Lorenzo Shields (2) goes to the basket against Curie during the Chicago Public League Championship Semifinal game at Credit Union 1 Arena.
High School Basketball
Tuesday's high school basketball scores
All the results from the IHSA sectional semifinals.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Palatine's Connor May (21) shoots a three against Rolling Meadows.
No Shot Clock
No Shot Clock high school basketball podcast, Ep. 170: Previewing the IHSA sectionals
Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Former Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould answers questions at a press conference on Tuesday at Rolling Meadows high school.
High School Football
Robbie Gould introduced as Rolling Meadows' new football coach. 'I fell in love with high school football.'
The news of Gould’s hire was first reported by the Sun-Times on Friday morning and exploded far beyond the usual high school sports news circles.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Joliet West's Justus McNair celebrates after hitting a three late in the fourth quarter against Rich.
High School Basketball
Michael O'Brien's Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Feb. 25, 2024
Glenbrook North and Simeon return. Kenwood tumbles but holds on.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Kenwood's Calvin Robins Jr (0) holds the trophy among teammates and coaches after winning the IHSA 4A Regional championship against Oak Lawn.
High School Basketball
Short-handed Kenwood beats Oak Lawn to win Class 4A regional championship
“It was a long week,” Kenwood senior Calvin Robins Jr. said. “Nobody believes in us, but that doesn’t matter because everyone in that [locker room] does.”
By Michael O’Brien
 
Mount Carmel's Angelo Ciaravino (33) heads down the lane during Caravan's win over De La Salle.
High School Basketball
2024 Chicago Sun-Times All-City boys basketball team
The 20 best players this season on teams within the city limits.
By Michael O’Brien