Bureau Valley's Libby Endress led a balanced effort with 18 points, 11 rebounds and two basket-and-1s late in the Storm's 67-48 win over Polo in the Class 1A Galva Regional semifinals on Tuesday night.

St. Bede defeated Princeton 45-34 during the Class 2A Regional semifinals on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 at St. Bede Academy. The Lady Bruins will play Rock Island Alleman for the Regional title on Thursday at 6:30p.m.

Here is a schedule of the paths ahead for our Illinois Valley girls basketball teams this postseason, including Ottawa, La Salle-Peru, Streator, Princeton, St. Bede, Marquette, Mendota, Hall, FCW and Seneca.

L-P defeated Princeton 43-26 on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 in Sellett Gymnasium at L-P High School. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.

The Lady Bruins defeated the Hall Lady Devils 43-31 on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at Hall High School. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.

St. Bede defeated Dwight 57-46 during the Tri County Conference Tournament semifinals on Monday, Jan. 20, 2026 at Dwight High School. The Lady Bruins will play Mildand in the title game on Thursday at 8p.m. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.

St. Bede defeated Marquette 50-38 on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 at St. Bede Academy. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.

Newman's defense locked in during the second half as the Comets took control of the Three Rivers East with a 56-41 win over Princeton.

Newman's girls basketball team took a 56-41 victory over Princeton Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.