With the Reapers shorthanded without big man Kevin Martinez at the 62nd Plano Reaper Classic, Alan Contreras stepped up with a career-high 27 points to lift the host Reapers to an opening night win.

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Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Friday's game between Yorkville Christian and Morris at the Plano Christmas Classic.

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Here are Karen Naess' photos from Friday's game between Glenbard West and Yorkville at the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic.

Josh Abushanab had 23 points and eight rebounds, and made three key plays in succession to help Glenbard West ward off a Yorkville rally als the Hilltoppers moved into the second round of the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic with a 53-43 win over Yorkville Friday.

When Yorkville Christian’s defense is clicking, the Mustangs can run past teams. During their opening game in the 62nd annual Plano Christmas Classic, the Mustangs got a running clock against Morris during the fourth quarter of Friday afternoon’s 59-37 victory.

Will Kaneland and Yorkville Christian meet in a Plano Christmas Classic finals rematch? Can Oswego East take the title at Hinsdale Central? And what about Oswego and York at the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic? We preview area holiday tournaments.

Brother Rice sophomore defensive lineman Kameron McGee, a five-star prospect who recorded 21 TFLs and 10.5 sacks while guiding the Crusaders to an IHSA 7A state championship this season, is the 2025 Friday Night Drive Defensive Player of the Year.

Here is the 2025 Friday Night Drive Team of the Year.

Montini junior quarterback Israel Abrams, who threw for over 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns and led the Broncos to a 14-0 record and the Class 4A state championship, is the 2025 Friday Night Drive Offensive Player of the Year.