Friday, February 25, 2011
Three starters pick up their third foul in tight third quarter of Thursday night's L-W North Sectional title game, but Spartans don't bend or break against the RedHawks.
The second half of Thursday night’s Lincoln-Way North Sectional championship game couldn't have started any better for Marist. It took only six seconds for it to happen, and some fans probably hadn't made their way back from the restrooms or concession stand when Marian Catholic standout Simone Law was whistled for her third foul. The Loyola University-bound senior retreated to the bench, and 40 seconds later Marist's Jetaun Rouse made a pair of free throws to cut Marian's lead to 24-20. The Redhawks would later cut Marian’s lead to 27-24 on a bucket by Asiana Bey and seemingly had momentum in their favor. That was until Jasmine Matthews and Jamie Johnson ignited the Marian crowd with back-to-back three-pointers to make it a 33-24 game. …
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Marian Catholic 57, Marist 42. Foul trouble plagues the Spartans, but team depth helps finish off the Redhawks.
The Hot Read: Marian Catholic standout Simone Law picked up her third foul just six seconds into the second half and didn't convert a field goal after halftime. But Marist couldn’t take full advantage in Thursday night’s Class 4A Lincoln-Way North Sectional final. Marist trailed 24-18 at halftime but couldn’t get any closer than 24-20 in the second half. Marist's Randyll Butler split a pair of free throws with 1:50 left in the third quarter to make it a 35-30 contest, but Marian closed the quarter with a 7-0 run to take an impressive 42-30 lead into the final quarter en route to a 57-42 victory. Patch's MVP: Marian Catholic's Jasmine Matthews scored 14 points, but just as important was her leadership in the third quarter when starters …
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
After suffering a December setback to the Spartans, the RedHawks feel like they're ready to turn the tables.
Marist and Marian Catholic are two teams that possess high-powered offenses and skilled defenses. Both have excellent forwards who can shoot from the outside and put the ball on the floor and drive to the basket. The pretense for Thursday night's girls basketball sectional championship matchup at Lincoln-Way North has all the hallmarks of a classic. Simone Law leads the way for the Spartans. At 6-0, the senior forward and D-I recruit (Loyola) will be matched in the post by Marist's 6-1 junior center Asiana Bey. The Spartans are coming off a 72-58 victory over Homewood-Flossmoor. The RedHawks defeated Lincoln-Way East 52-38. When the teams met back in December, it was the Spartans winning by a count of 67-58. The two are long-time rivals …
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Sports Editor Ron Kremer ranks the region's top girls basketball team's from 1-5, plus the five knocking on the door.
1. Marian Catholic (27-4): Four players scored in double figures in the Spartans’ 95-34 victory over Lincoln-Way Central, led by Jasmine Matthews’ 19 points. Next: Tonight vs. Providence in Class 4A Providence Catholic Regional final. 2. Lincoln-Way East (24-5): Griffins take care of business in 60-29 victory over Crete-Monee, but won’t get to battle vs. Sister School in regional final as Lincoln-Way North falls. Next: Tonight vs. T.F. South in Class 4A Crete-Monee Regional final. 3. Marist (25-5): RedHawks dispatch of Shepard 62-24 behind 13 points from Asiana Bey. Next: Tonight vs. Sandburg in Class 4A Shepard Regional final. 4. Homewood-Flossmoor (21-7): Charnelle Reed, Danielle Woolfolk and Sydni Johnson advance in Three-Point Showdwon…
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Sports Editor Ron Kremer ranks the top area girls basketball teams from 1-5, plus the five knocking on the door.
1. Marian Catholic (25-4): Spartans take down Trinity 57-49 behind a game-high 19 points from Simone Law. And that was just the week’s appetizer. Next: Friday vs. Fenwick. 2. Lincoln-Way East (20-5): Taylor Johnson lights up Homewood-Flossmoor with 33-point performance as the Griffins notch a 62-51 victory. And now some are wondering, "Kelly who?" Next: Tonight vs. Lockport. 3. Marist (24-4): Randyll Butler's 8-footer at the buzzer boosted the RedHawks to a thrilling 65-63 victory over Fenwick. No better way to prepare for playoffs. Next: Tonight at Trinity. 4. Homewood-Flossmoor (19-6): Charnelle Reed scored 22 points in the Vikings' loss to Lincoln-Way East. She had 13 points and three rebounds earlier as H-F rallied from 10-0 deficit to…
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Sports Editor Ron Kremer ranks the top area girls basketball teams from 1-5, plus the five knocking on the door.
1. Marian Catholic (20-4): Simone Law and Jasmine Matthews pave the way in Spartans’ 71-29 romp over Joliet Catholic Academy. Next: Saturday vs. Fremd and St. Charles North at Sweet 16 tourney. 2. Lincoln-Way East (16-5): Life goes on without injured Kelly McGovern. The Griffins whipped Joliet Central 50-18 behind the play of Caitlin McMahon (19 points, 12 rebounds) an Taylor Johnson (18 points, 7 steals). Next: Tonight vs. Joliet West. 3. Marist (19-4): RedHawks look for Leah Bolton and JeTaun Rouse to be in top form as they gird for a big three-game stretch. Next: Tonight at Loyola; Saturday vs. Johnsburg and Maine South in Sweet 16 tourney. 4. Homewood-Flossmoor (17-5): Vikings follow the lead of Charnelle Reed (19 points) and Sydni …
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Sports Editor Ron Kremer ranks the top area girls basketball teams from 1-5, plus the five knocking on the door.
1. Marian Catholic (19-3): Coach Annie Basic-Byrne was disappointed with the Spartans’ performance in a 50-44 loss to Nicolet (Wis.) on Monday at the McDonald’s Shootout. Simone Law was limited to 10 points. Next: Saturday at Westchester St. Joseph. 2. Lincoln-Way East (15-4): Kelly McGovern had 12 points, five assists and three steals in the Griffins’ 61-42 victory over Lockport. She was playing in her final game before undergoing season-ending surgery. Next: Tonight vs. Bolingbrook. 3. Marist (17-4): One night it’s JeTaun Rouse. The next, it’s Leah Bolton. The RedHawks have size and speed. Next: Saturday vs. Lincoln Park. 4. Homewood-Flossmoor (15-5): Memphis recruit Jailyn Norris scored 27 points in an 87-39 victory over Lincoln-Way …
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Sports Editor Ron Kremer ranks the top area girls basketball teams from 1-5, plus the five knocking on the door.
1. Marian Catholic (17-2): Spartans take “Battle of Border” with victory over Milwaukee Vincent on Sunday. Simone Law gains first-team all-tourney honors. 2. Lincoln-Way East (13-3): Tess Madden scores 17 points as Griffins stop Sandburg. Next up for East is district rivalry game vs. L-Way Central at 7 p.m. Thursday. 3. Marist (15-4): Leah Bolton scores 16 points in a 57-41 victory over Joliet Catholic Academy. RedHawks force 21 turnovers. Next: Marist faces Barrington at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Sweet 16 tourney matchup. 4. Homewood-Flossmoor (13-5): Vikings look to snap two-game conference losing streak vs. Sandburg at 6 p.m. on Thursday. 5. Andrew (13-2): T-Bolts use late-game 11-2 run to overtake Lincoln-Way North on Tuesday. Lauren …
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Sports Editor Ron Kremer ranks the top area girls basketball teams from 1-5; plus the five knocking on the door.
1. Marian Catholic (14-2): Spartans look to enforce (Simone) Law in Sweet 16 tourney game vs. Buffalo Grove tonight. Law had 28 points and nine rebounds in a loss to Montini. 2. Lincoln-Way East (11-3): Griffins defeated district rival Lincoln-Way North to win Medieval Classic. Kelly McGovern, Taylor Johnson and Caitlin McMahon were all-tournament selections. 3. Marist (12-4): RedHawks' JeTaun Rouse continues to rock the house. She had 23 points, six rebounds and four assists in 52-35 victory over Homewood-Flossmoor. She followed that up with a 17-point performance in Marist's 64-43 victory over Providence on Wednesday. 4. Homewood-Flossmoor (13-4): Vikings put forth great effort, hang with Bolingbrook for a quarter and then drop 61-40 …
