Newark senior center Cody Kulbartz's block in the final seconds helped secure the Norsemen's 59-58 victory over Streator in the 15th-place game of the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic on Tuesday morning.

Joliet Catholic advances to State Farm Classic finals with win over Normal U-High, and more in the Monday Roundup.

A schedule of upcoming high school sporting events in the Herald-News coverage area covering December 28, 2025, through January 3, 2026.

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

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.

Joliet Catholic, Lemont and Providence were among boys basketball winners at holiday tournaments and more in Friday's Herald-News Roundup

Lincoln-Way West girls basketball wraps up third place at St. Viator Tournament. Plus many more holiday tournament scores around the area in Tuesday's Herald News Sports Roundup

Minooka keeps rolling, Joliet Central and Catholic turning it around and more in the Herald-News Girls Basketball Notebook.

Lockport girls basketball beats DeKalb at the Fox River Classic and more in Monday's Herald-News roundup.