Joliet Catholic boys basketball led Plainfield South by 11 in the third quarter, but the Cougars managed to cut it down to a one-point deficit late. The Hilltoppers made their free throws to close the game out and get the win.

The Streator boys basketball used a second quarter comeback to take the lead, then survived a late rally by host Seneca to earn a 54-52 victory on Tuesday night.

Blake Chandler's tie-breaking free throw with three seconds left ahead of a would-be game-winning buzzer-beater from Cooper Biros that swirled in and out allowed Clifton Central to top Gardner-South Wilmington 54-53 in a thrilling River Valley Conference Tournament semifinal.

Jaymon Hornsby and Lincoln-Way East win thriller over Lincoln-Way Central. Plus more area scores in Tuesday's Herald-News sports roundup.

Romeoville's Daniela Santander hadn't wrestled all season before the conference tournament due to an arm injury. Now, she's heading to sectional after winning a regional championship.

The Morris girls basketball team overcame a halftime deficit to beat L-P, while the Cavalier boys held on to beat Morris.

Dwight's boys and Reed-Custer's girls were among winners on the hardwood in Monday's Herald-News roundup.

Eventual state champion Lincoln-Way East as well as Providence, Reed-Custer, Lockport and Lemont's competitive cheerleading squads won sectional championships and competed in the IHSA State Finals this past weekend.

The top prep sports action from the weekend across the Will and Grundy county area, led by regional girls wrestling titles for Lincoln-Way and Minooka, state cheer championships for Morris and Lincoln-Way East, and Joliet West boys basketball winning again.