AuroraAviator+FollowChicago hoops season heats up on The ULocal basketball fans are in for a treat—The U is bringing 30 high school boys and girls games straight to your living room this winter! From buzzer-beaters to classic rivalries, you’ll catch all the action, starting with Mount Carmel vs. St. Joe and building up to the Girls and Boys State Finals in March. Don’t miss the March Madness Tip Off Show for expert takes on which teams might make it to the big stage. Whether you’re rooting for your neighborhood school or just love great basketball, this is your courtside pass to Illinois’ best high school hoops! #Education #K12 #ChicagoBasketball00Share
summersivan+FollowChicago hoops shake-up: Marist takes the crownMarist just snapped a years-long drought by clinching the Centralia title for the first time since 2016, shaking up the local boys basketball scene. Curie, after a tough loss to Benet, bounced back strong, while St. Laurence made a splash by winning the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic in their first appearance. Brother Rice and Mount Carmel also surged into the Top 5, showing how competitive this season is shaping up to be. With so much movement, which team do you think will hold the top spot by season’s end? Let’s hear your predictions! #Sports #Basketball #ChicagoBasketball00Share
Ryan Lopez+FollowChicago hoops: Curie stuns with buzzer-beater winCurie’s boys basketball team just pulled off another wild comeback, keeping their undefeated season alive with a jaw-dropping buzzer-beater against St. Ignatius at the Merry Madness Holiday Shootout. Despite a rough shooting night and trailing almost the entire game, Justin Oliver’s clutch step-back jumper with two seconds left sealed the 42-40 win. The energy in the gym was electric! With Curie now 8-0, it’s clear no lead is safe against these Condors. How do you think this resilience shapes a team’s season? Which comeback win sticks out most in your memory? #Sports #Basketball #ChicagoBasketball00Share
Nicole Obrien+FollowChicago hoops: Curie still perfect!Curie’s boys basketball team is still undefeated after Justin Oliver’s clutch game-winner against St. Ignatius, keeping the Condors at the top of the city’s hoops scene. Marist is right behind, gearing up for the Centralia tournament, while St. Laurence, Stagg, and Sandburg round out the Top 5 with impressive records and standout players. It’s shaping up to be a wild season—anyone else feeling like this year’s city championship is wide open? Who’s your pick to make a run, or is Curie just too tough to beat? #Sports #Basketball #ChicagoBasketball00Share
Oscar Gonzalez+FollowChicago girls hoops: Who’s hot this holidayNazareth’s girls basketball team is taking their winning record on the road to Tampa for the holidays, while Marist and Lyons are gearing up for a tough tournament at Montini. Mother McAuley is coming off solid wins and heading to Libertyville, and Evergreen Park is set for the Lisle Holiday Classic. It’s exciting to see how these teams are challenging themselves against top competition outside their usual circles. Which local squad do you think will come back with the biggest statement win? Let’s hear your predictions and favorite moments from the season so far! #Sports #Basketball #ChicagoBasketball00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowHuskies snap Fenwick’s streak in ChicagoFour years of waiting finally paid off for Oak Park and River Forest fans as the Huskies toppled the Fenwick Friars 51-43 at the Chicago Elite Classic. George Gray, who transferred from Mount Carmel, exploded for 25 points and set the tone with relentless defense. The energy in the arena was electric—especially for players like Jerome Delaney, who faced his former team and called this win “everything.” Coach Phil Gary credited the victory to the team’s grit and tight bond. After last year’s heartbreak, this win felt extra sweet. What does this mean for the Huskies’ season ahead? #Sports #ChicagoBasketball #OPRF00Share
Patrick Gonzales+FollowChicago hoops heat up at Elite ClassicNothing beats the energy of Chicago high school basketball, and the first day of the Chicago Elite Classic brought it in full force! Perspectives-Leadership squeezed past Crane in a nail-biter, with Xavier Porter stepping up big time. New Trier’s defense shut down Lane, and Hyde Park’s Lonnie Mosley showed off his all-around game to edge out Lincoln Park. These early-season matchups are already setting the tone—who do you think will be the breakout team this year? Let’s hear your picks and favorite moments from the weekend! #Sports #Basketball #ChicagoBasketball00Share
