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Mike Clark

High school sports contributor

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

Joliet West's Drew King, center, bellows after a late dunk punctuated the Tigers victory over Rich.
High School Basketball
Drew King steps up to lead Joliet West over Rich
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.
By Mike Clark
 
Batavia's Josh Kahley (5) has an open lane to the basket after a St. Francis turnover.
High School Basketball
Bench players clinch Batavia's 20th win
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.
By Mike Clark
 
Simeon’s Mikeshun Beeler announces his commitment to play football at Michigan State.
High School Football
Signing Day: Simeon’s Mikeshun Beeler makes it official with Michigan State
Beeler, the No. 24 senior in Illinois according to 247Sports’ composite rankings, signed his letter of intent with Michigan State on Wednesday.
By Mike Clark
 
Payton’s Jakob Blakely (10) handles the basketball against Carver.
High School Basketball
High-scoring guard Jakob Blakley leads Payton past Carver in the Public League playoffs
Blakley, who entered the game averaging 31 points, provided 18 points, eight rebounds and sticky defense.
By Mike Clark
 
Morgan Park’s Chris Durr (13) catches a pass against St. Francis.
High School Football
Public League realigns football conferences
There’s no getting around the fact that Public League football has struggled mightily in the IHSA playoffs in recent years.
By Mike Clark
 
Curie’s Mason Minor (30) controls the ball past Simeon Andre Tyler (0).
High School Basketball
Curie holds off Simeon, clinches a share of Red-South/Central title
Curie can the conference outright by beating Hyde Park on the road on Friday.
By Mike Clark
 
Kankakee’s Lorenz Walters (2) shoots against Rich.
High School Basketball
Kankakee rides Larenz Walters and a boisterous crowd to an overtime win against Rich
Larenz Walters hit the go-ahead free throws with 35.6 seconds left and Damontae May made two more foul shots with 2.1 seconds remaining to seal it for the Kays
By Mike Clark
 
Kenwood’s I’Marion Stewart (1) and Patrick Clacks III (21) react during this season’s game against Morgan Park.
High School Football
Kenwood hires Chris Goffer as football coach
Chris Goffer succeeds Sinque Turner, who turned the Broncos into one of the Public League’s elite programs before leaving last month to take over at Simeon.
By Mike Clark
 
Simeon’s Chris Burgess (31) holds off Sycamore’s Gable Carrick (51).
High School Football
High school football notebook: Simeon’s Chris Burgess Jr. commits, Jonas Williams transfers and coaching moves
Chris Burgess has committed to Notre Dame.
By Mike Clark