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BOYS BASKETBALL
CLASS 2A CHAMPIONSHIP
Hales 61, Murphyboro 47
The Spartans knocked off number #1 Murphysboro with a 61-47 victory in the Class 2A finals Saturday night at Carver Arena in Peoria. Aaric Armstead led the way knocking down 18 points, followed by New York transfer Eddie Alcantara, who added 15 points. And not too far behind is brother Aaron (Armstead) who contributed 12 to help Hales beat the undefeated Red Devils.

"We felt like we should have won it last year, so to come back down again and win it is a feeling I can't describe," Aaron Armstead said. "I've been waiting four years for this, and I'm trying not to cry in front of cameras. I'll wait until I get to the locker room for that.

This is Hales' second state title (2003) and the third time the program emerged from the final victorious. Hales was stripped of its 2005 title because the school was not recognized as an approved school by the Illinois State Board of Education. The Spartans finished third last year.

CLASS 2A CONSOLATION
Rockford Christian 44, Pittsfield 38

CLASS 1A CHAMPIONSHIP
Newark 57, West Central 35
Newark's John Avery came out shooting to start the game, heading a 15-point, first-half Norsemen lead. And they never looked back, topping West Central 57-35 in the Class 1A title game Saturday at Carver Arena in Peoria.

CLASS 1A CONSOLATION
Woodlawn 52, Deer Creek-Mackinaw 37

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BOYS BASKETBALL
CLASS 2A SEMIFINALS
Hales 56, Rockford Christian 43
Murphysboro 49, Pittsfield 35

CLASS 3A SECTIONALS
KING SECTIONAL
Lindblom 59, Hope 57
DeShante Dunning and Justin Johnson each scored 14 points to lead Lindblom. Hope's Avery Busch finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.

RICH SOUTH SECTIONAL
Brooks 60, Morgan Park 46
The 2011 City Champs, Brooks Eagles, basically out- everything Morgan Park... outplayed, outhustled and outmanned, plus they made Louisville-recruit's night difficult in the 60-46 victory.

"We want to win city and state," said Eagles 6-foot-6 forward Keith Gray, who wasn't supposed to play because of a hyperextended knee. "I told my dad this morning I felt good, and he called coach (Bobby Locke) to let him know."

Blackshear finished his final official high school game with 12 points and 7 boards. "We played our hardest," said Blackshear, who was visibly frustrated throughout the game. "I have had the spotlight on me since freshman year. I am going to leave my legacy here in Chicago and head to Louisville and try to contribute there."

George Marshall led Brooks with 18 points.

Brooks will play Lindblom in the Joliet Central Supersectional on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. for a chance at their first trip to Peoria.

RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD SECTIONAL
Crane 80, Riverside-Brookfield 75
Crane was led in scoring by Kieran Woods with 29 points and Kory Billups with 26. Ryan Jackson scored 42 for Riverside-Brookfield.

CLASS 4A SECTIONALS
ARGO SECTIONAL
Simeon 64, Lyons 51
Up next for the Wolverines is Farragut for the 4A Hinsdale Central Supersectional, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

THORNWOOD SECTIONAL
Crete-Monee 66, Thornton 49
Palatine transfer, Michael Orris, didn't have the high score for Crete-Monee in the 66-49 victory over Thornton, but he played huge for them down the stretch including a buzzer beating shot at halftime giving them a 29-13 lead.

"Coach told me to be aggressive and not to settle for jumpers," Orris said. "I wanted to finish off two feet and attack these guys. My teammates have embraced me, and that says a lot about their character."

Warrior's Jamee Crockett led everyone on the court with 19. "As I go, the team goes," Crockett said. "My teammates got me the ball, and it was my job to finish. It felt real good to go on that run."

Orris finished with 15 points and 7 assists

Jay Parker led Thornton with 16 points followed by Antonio Levy who added 13.

Crete heads down to Normal, IL to take on Normal in the 4A Supersectional Tueday at 7:30 p.m.

YORK SECTIONAL
Farragut 44, Young 42
Up next for Farragut, Simeon in the 4A Hinsdale Central Supersectional, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10
No games scheduled.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
BOYS BASKETBALL
CLASS 3A SECTIONALS
RICH SOUTH SECTIONAL
Morgan Park 80, Hillcrest 76
In front of a sold-out crowd the Mustangs out-paced the Hawks with a 80-76 victory. Louisville-bound Wayne Blackshear took his talents to Richton Park in this semi-final game and finished with 28. "Hillcrest is the defending 3A champs. They're not just going to roll over because we're Morgan Park," Blackshear said. "I give my teammates credit. They've been carrying me the past couple games. Tonight I had to step up and pay them back."

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In this victory, it wasn't all Blackshear... you have to give the guards, Billy Garrett, Jr. and Terrance Quinn, some credit for sparking a 23-8 run right before halftime.

Garrett, Jr. knocked down 20 and Quinn added 6.

The Hawks were led by Julius Brown who laid it all out on the court and finished with 26.

The Mustangs will take on not just any bird, but the Public League city champions Eagles for the sectional title Friday evening at 730p. If you are going, you better get there early.

KING SECTIONAL
Lindblom 41, Harper 39

RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD SECTIONAL
Riverside-Brookfield 60, Orr 54 (2 OT)

CLASS 4A SECTIONALS
THORNWOOD SECTIONAL
Crete Monee 53, Homewood-Flossmoor 37
Crete jumped out to an early 8 point lead, 14-8, and never looked back obtaining a 53-37 victory. Crete-Monee will face Thornton on Friday for the sectional title.

Jamee Crockett, DePaul recruit, led the Warriors with a double-double of 14 points and 10 boards, while Julian Lewis knocked down 17 for the Vikings in a losing effort.

NOTE: The Warriors haven’t played in the sectional final since 1985 and never have won a sectional.

YORK SECTIONAL
Farragut 63, Proviso West 51

ARGO SECTIONAL
Lyons 66, Curie 64

TUESDAY, MARCH 8
BOYS BASKETBALL
CLASS 2A SECTIONALS
FRANKFORT SUPERSECTIONAL
Murphysboro 41, Breese Central 34

ILLINOIS-SPRINGFIELD SUPERSECTIONAL
Pittsfield 43, Teutopolis 42



JOLIET CENTRAL SUPERSECTIONAL
Hales 67, Aurora Christian 35
The Spartans is heading back to Peoria to the Class 2A finals with a substantial victory over Aurora Christian. Eddie Alcantara nearly had a triple double in the victory with 16 points, 11 boards and 7 steals. He also added 4 assists. "Everything that was produced out there was not individual, it was as a team," Alcantara said. "We have great players, but we are working hard as a unit."

Hales also got 16 points from Aaron Armstread.

NOTE: The Spartans will play Rockford Christian Friday night at 630p.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS SUPERSECTIONAL
Rockford Christian 53, Illinois Valley Central 51 (OT)

CLASS 3A SECTIONALS
RICH SOUTH SECTIONAL
Brooks 72, T.F. North 56
The Eagles are known for their guard play and in the first round of the sectionals, the guards stepped up again with the tandem of Mike Powell, who knocked down 22 and George Marshall who added 17. The Meteors played tough the first half but in the third, Brooks stretched out and took the lead and never looked back to advance to the finals Friday night against either Hillcrest or Morgan Park.

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KING SECTIONAL
Hope 42, King 37
Chris Shadd had 13 points and Avery Busch had 10 points and 10 boards for Hope. King's Justin Reynolds had 17 in the loss.

RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD SECTIONAL
Crane 68, Wheaton Academy 53

CLASS 4A SECTIONALS
ARGO SECTIONAL
Simeon 64, Mount Carmel 48

EAST AURORA SECTIONAL
East Aurora 60, Benet 52

THORNWOOD SECTIONAL
Thornton 62, Lockport 52
The bench proved to play huge in Thornton's narrow victory over Lockport to advance to the sectional finals. Dimitrius Hardwick scored 12 points and DeChaun Williams added 9 both off the bench. "Our bench means everything," said Brian Greene, Jr. of Thornton. "We have guys come off the bench who can score 20." Green scored 11 himself in the contest.

YORK SECTIONAL
Young 59, De La Salle 56

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