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Mike Clark

High school sports contributor

Mike Clark is a high school sports contributor at the Chicago Sun-Times.

Reese’s college stock soared after moving from wide receiver to defensive back.
The Wildcats meet Williamsville (25-9) in the 2A semifinals at 2 p.m. Thursday at State Farm Center in Champaign.
Lincoln-Way East’s talented junior commits, a look at the national rankings and Public League realignment updates.
The 6-8 senior center scored 12 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead the Tigers to a 65-57 win over the Raptors in the Class 4A Lincoln-Way West Regional final.
Batavia got its 20th win of the season, 55-38 as senior Josh Kahley scored a game-high 14 points and the Bulldogs used 15 players.
Beeler, the No. 24 senior in Illinois according to 247Sports’ composite rankings, signed his letter of intent with Michigan State on Wednesday.
Blakley, who entered the game averaging 31 points, provided 18 points, eight rebounds and sticky defense.
There’s no getting around the fact that Public League football has struggled mightily in the IHSA playoffs in recent years.
Curie can the conference outright by beating Hyde Park on the road on Friday.