Here is an in-depth feature on the 1969-70 Sterling boys basketball team, which will be inducted into the Sterling Athletic Hall of Fame this weekend. It is written by Jeff Metcalfe, 1971 Sterling graduate who was a manager on the team.

Dixon grad Isaiah Roby will be playing his first season outside of the United States this September after signing with a team based in Germany.

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Thirty-Two teams competed in Morris' two day summer basketball tournament.

A 35-second shot clock is coming to both boys and girls high school basketball in Illinois starting in 2026. The IHSA Board of Directors approved the move at its Monday meeting.

Dave Shepard was all set to make his debut officiating the IHSA state boys basketball tournament in March of 2020. Then COVID hit, sending him and the teams home the night before the games were to begin.

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Get caught up on news, sports and features from the week of March 9-15, 2024 in the Sauk Valley.

Here's a look at the 2023-24 SVM Boys Basketball All-Area Team.

For a record-setting senior season, Newman's Lucas Simpson has been voted the 2024 SVM Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

For leading Eastland to its best season in a decade, Tyler Zumdahl has been voted the 2024 SVM Boys Basketball Coach of the Year.