Boys Basketball | My Suburban Life
Dane Turner set the pace on defense, picking up five steals while Geneva's defense allowed a single point in the first half in a 39-22 victory over St. Francis to win the Bob Schick Thanksgiving Tournament.
Here are David Toney's photos from Wednesday's game between Glenbard East and Glenbard West at the District 87 Tournament.
South Dakota commit Michael Nee, one of eight seniors and four starters back for Glenbard East from a 22-win regional champ, feels the sky is the limit – perhaps a run to state. The Rams turned away Glenbard West for a 50-43 win to take the District 87 tournament title Wednesday.
New-look Rolling Meadows, with an entirely new starting lineup, shook off a strong challenge from Wheaton Warrenville South for a 42-37 win at the 37th annual Fenton Chuck Mitchell Thanksgiving tournament on Wednesday.
Led by tournament MVP Katie Meehan, Glenbard West girls basketball completed an undefeated run through the Rachel Bach Tournament. That, Grant Smith scores 28 in Lyons win, Cameron Mercer scores 25 in Riverside-Brookfield win and more in Tuesday's Suburban Life roundup.
Manteno and Beecher tipped off, following Peotone and IC Catholic, in the Thanksgiving Tournament hosted by Manteno and Coal City on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.
Sophomore Grant Smith scored 34 points to power Lyons to a season-opening win, Michael Nee scored 25 in a Glenbard East win, and Glenbard South and York boys and Lyons girls were also winners in Monday's roundup.
In Thanksgiving Tournament action Monday to open the season, Manteno overcame a slow start on offense to pick up a 43-39 win over Beecher while IC Catholic ran away in the second half for a 58-43 win over Peotone.
The 2025-2026 boys basketball season tips off this week. Here are five players to watch around the Suburban Life coverage area.
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