Clutch free-throw shooting lifts Glenbrook South past Glenbrook North

The Titans made eight of their final 10 attempts from the charity stripe and finished 15-of-17 for the game.  Glenbrook South 44, Glenbrook North 34 THE SKINNY The Glenbrook South boys basketball team never trailed in the final three quarters of Friday’s matchup with rival Glenbrook North. After combining for 44 points and 20 turnovers throughContinue reading “Clutch free-throw shooting lifts Glenbrook South past Glenbrook North”

Third-quarter run carries Lake Zurich past Mundelein

Lake Zurich 83, Mundelein 42 THE SKINNY Lake Zurich’s boys basketball team led Mundelein by just six points with four minutes remaining in the third quarter, but closed the period on a 12-1 run to open up a 59-42 lead. Lake Zurich (3-2, 1-0 NSC Lake) outscored Mundelein 45-13 in the second half Wednesday. TURNINGContinue reading “Third-quarter run carries Lake Zurich past Mundelein”

Northridge boys basketball preview

Knights to watch Point guard Dylan Haig Haig, a junior, is the lone returning starter for a Knights team that finished at the top of the Independent School League in 2012-13. Defensively, he has very quick hands and can force opposing guards into a lot of turnovers. His experience will be key as Northridge again plans toContinue reading “Northridge boys basketball preview”

Evanston Boys Basketball Preview

Wildkits to watch Center Elijah Henry Henry, who started as a sophomore, is the Wildkits’ most important player inside. At 6-foot-5, the junior is the team’s top rebounder and he defends the paint well. Henry has the length to defend shots near the rim. While he has a strong back-to-the-basket game, he’s developed face-up skills. Henry saidContinue reading “Evanston Boys Basketball Preview”