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Photos: Woodland boys basketball wins the Class 1A Regional title over Newark

Woodland defeated Newark 57-38 to win the Class 1A Regional title game on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at Woodland High School. This is the first time since 1989 that Woodland has won a Regional title. Check out photos from the game by Tom Sistak.

By Tom Sistak for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: L-P and Ottawa clash for Class 3A Regional basketball title

L-P wins its third consecutive regional title with a 57-53 victory over Ottawa on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 in Sellett Gymnasium at L-P High School.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: 40 years ago L-P and Ottawa boys basketball teams met for Regional title

L-P and Ottawa boys basketball teams met in the Regional title on Friday, Feb. 28, 1986 at La Salle-Peru Township High School. The Cavaliers won 74-66. Including that 1986 contest, the two programs have met 25 times in the postseason. Of those meetings, seven have come in regional finals, five in sectional games and two in sectional championship contests. Friday's matchup will be the 26th postseason meeting between the two squads. Check out photos from the 1986 game found in the La Salle NewsTribune archives and procured by photo editor Scott Anderson.

By Scott Anderson●

Woodland rolls over H-S, into 1A regional title game: The Times Wednesday Roundup

Woodland, Newark, Seneca and Fieldcrest all earned regional semifinal wins on Wednesday to advance to Friday's championship games. Somonauk, Sandwich and Flanagan-Cornell had their seasons come to a close.

By Brian Hoxsey●

Marquette, St. Bede advance to final at Class 1A Serena Regional

Marquette and St. Bede advanced to Friday's championship of the Class 1A Serena Regional with semifinal wins over Midland and Dwight on Wednesday night on Al Stegman Court.

By Brian Hoxsey●