We just got our brains beat in, Sutton said. 1525 Harvey Rd., ATTN: Athletic Office, Oswego IL 60543. The main goals of our teams are: His stop-on-a-dime, quick release perimeter jumper is a true weapon and will garner him scholarship offers this spring and summer. ISU: Oswego East vs. Normal NIU: Glenbard West vs. Larkin If the favored, highest-ranked teams win those super-sectional showdowns, here are the Class 4A semifinal pairings when the IHSA State Finals return to Champaign the weekend of March 10-12: Young vs. Glenbrook South and Glenbard West vs. Normal. The junior big men, Calvin Robins, Chris Riddle and Jaden Smith, are garnering all types of Division I interest and are bonafide names in the junior class. He later hit a tough contested runner through contact and curled off a screen for a 3-pointer. The Wolves' 5-foot-5 sophomore guard isn't afraid to go behind the back or through the legs, and is ultra-quick with the ball. The Wolves, who have already set a program record for wins, have bigger goals in mind. 03, 2023, at Bolingbrook. Richard Barron led St. Ignatius to 50-43 victory against Fenwick. Downers Grove North beat Downers Grove South 43-33 in the first semifinal. Oswego East's Tyler Jasek (top) Nick Kinkade (24) and Jayden Dean (11) fight for a loose ball during the hoops for healing basketball tournament championship game at Oswego High School on Friday, Nov 26, 2021. In two sectional wins, Hawkinson combined for 44 points and 33 rebounds. Oswego East limited Neuqua Valley to just three second-half field goals to pull away from a three-point halftime lead. Watch high school sports and events nationwide, live and on demand, via the NFHS Network. We are the official travel youth feeder program for Oswego East High School basketball teams. Most of that flurry came in the third quarter, where Oswego East outscored Joliet West 20-9 and took a 49-37 lead into the final quarter. Libertyville is supersectional bound for the first time since 1994. Despite some free-throw shooting woes that made the road home a little bit bumpier than maybe the Wolves faithful would have hoped, Joliet West never got closer than five points the rest of the way. "I'm liking what I see out of the kids," he said. At stake: Winner heads to the Class 4A state semifinals held at State Farm Center in Champaign against the winner of the Chicago super-sectional between Kenwood and Downers Grove North. What may have gone unnoticed by many is the fact the two smaller classes have Chicago Public League schools in position to join the two city powers in Champaign. Oswego East High School | Boys BASKETBALL | Team Schedule - 8to18 They're grinders. "I try to get my teammates involved first and look for my shot second. Oswego Easts Ryan Johnson (12) shoots from beyond the three-point line. We have to start all over. Oswego East's Patrick Robinson (1) drives to the basket against Neuqua Valley's Mark Mennecke (32) during the hoops for healing basketball tournament championship game at Oswego High School on Friday, Nov 26, 2021. "It's kind of been goofy with the timing of everything, but we've made it through most of our summer camp," he said. Oswego East's DeVon Oregon (10) shoots the ball against Neuqua Valley's Jayden Dean (11) during the hoops for healing basketball tournament championship game at Oswego High School on Friday, Nov 26, 2021. You can cancel at any time! Lewandowski, Oswego East's sophomore guard, was fouled on a short runner and knocked in the first of two free throws with three seconds left to break a tie with Downers Grove South. He then led Kenwood with 18 points in the sectional title game victory over Brother Rice. This year the Wolves have won 29 more games, took out Bolingbrook in overtime in a sectional rematch and then knocked out heavily-hyped Joliet West and the Fears brothers for the second time this season in Fridays Class 4A sectional championship. There is Brayden Fagbemi, the consummate and steady point guard. The winning and constant headlines often results in everything from jealousy to inciting fan rage. Velasquez was speaking in between games on the first day of competition at the Hoops Mountain Midwest Shootout at Batavia High School. ". Oswego East's Jehvion Starwood tries to drive by Joliet West defender during the Class 4A Bolingbrook Sectional Championship on Friday, March. Lake Forest ended Grayslake Centrals season a year ago, walloping the Rams 48-27 in the sectional semis. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. No second-chance opportunities for them. Sean King/for Shaw Local, Naperville Central's Ella Burke (20) shoots the ball in the post against Oswego East's AngelaRuiz (33) during a 4A girls regional semifinal basketball game at Oswego East High School on Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022. 03, 2023, at Bolingbrook. "I'm proud of their effort. Claim this team Invite the coach Patrick Robinson added 10 points and three assists and Mekhi Lowery eight points, all in the second half, and seven rebounds for Oswego East. Lowery followed a miss, and Joey Patti came off the bench to deliver slick passes for a Ryan Johnson layup and Lowery dunk. @JakeWright_13 @TheShootAWay "We really went on a spurt where we just couldn't score," Smith said. "I hope his name gets out there after a game like tonight," West Aurora coach Brian Johnson said. BOYS BASKETBALL Season. Powered by: 8to18 Media, Inc. They earned this one tonight.". OE Wolfpack Tournament He may be the new guy on the block, but Ryan Velasquez has been a part of the Oswego East community for going on 10 years. Down two points in the closing seconds of overtime, Starwood calmly sank a three-pointer from the top of the key with 2.9 seconds left for a stunning 62-61 sectional semifinal win over Bolingbrook. @OEHS_GoWolves. Now Oswego East and coach Ryan Velasquez, who has guided the Wolves to a 136-32 record over the past six seasons, have their first-ever sectional championship. And you better believe playing in the states toughest conference, the Public Leagues Red-South/Central, has most certainly prepared the Warriors for Class 2A basketball. That carried over into a smothering second half effort. "We want to get after some teams, but we want to play smart basketball. If we hold a team under 50 points, thats a win in our book.. Key: Home Away; 2021-2022 Varsity Schedule; Date Day Event H/A Time Location Results; 11/22/2021: Mon @ TBD - Hoops 4 Healing vs Downers Grove South: A: 5:30 PM . New Trier captured its 16th sectional title, Simeon won its 15th and Hillcrest its 10th. It was our defense, Oregon said. There was a problem saving your notification. Back-to-back steals and scores by Blanco, who scored nine points, gave the Wolves the lead at 18-14. This little point guard is on cloud nine and so are all the Trevians, thanks to the last-second heroics of the tough, gritty Kanellos. He took two charges in the Wolves' second meeting with West Aurora, back in November. This camp is designed for all high school boys interested in playing basketball at Oswego East. To help keep the team intact, they must take advantage of an easy upcoming schedule with six games against the White Sox and Cardinals. Stockley scored eight of her 11 points in the third quarter that saw Oswego East outscore Naperville Central 18-8, her 3-pointer three minutes in giving the Wolves the lead for good at 34-31. We have the 2-3, the 1-3-1 to three of the ones that we want. Powered by: 8to18 Media, Inc. . Oswego East High School (IL) Girls Varsity Basketball - MaxPreps He had 26 points and nine rebounds. The Wolves rode that, and a huge edge at the free-throw line, to a hard-fought 63-55 win over West Aurora in the Class 4A Joliet Central regional final. You just find dependability and comfort in four-year varsity players, particularly those who play with the ball in their hands in the backcourt. What is Oswego East Wolfpack Basketball? With the ball in the stars hands in the closing seconds of a tie game with Bloom in a sectional semifinal, Kenwood junior Calvin Robins simply positioned himself to be in the right place at the right time. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times Glenbard West's perfect 25-0 record casts a long shadow. He said leading a basketball program wasn't initially his career goal. Hes all about the team. The Wolves were in control from start to finish on their way to a 71-64 victory. (Sean King for Shaw Local). Musk has long been fascinated with the letter X. "My dad helps me with everything, dribbling with weighted gloves, goggles, all of it," Phillips said. Dai Dai Ames was nudged by a Bloom defender as he drove to the basket, started to fall to the ground and threw up a prayer towards the basket. The Wolves more than held up that end of the bargain. Oswego East's switch to a 1-3-1 matchup in the second quarter contributed to West Aurora's offensive malaise, and Smith left for a short time with blood on his jersey. Here are seven to watch in Mondays supersectional games across the state. We had scored 63 on DeKalb [Wednesday], youre doing alright if you do that., Oswego East's Tyler Jasek (top) Nick Kinkade (24) and Jayden Dean (11) fight for a loose ball during the hoops for healing basketball tournament championship game at Oswego High School on Friday, Nov 26, 2021. Joliet West's Jeremy Fears brings the ball up court against Oswego East during the Class 4A Bolingbrook Sectional Championship on Friday, March. Breaking a school record for wins, capturing a Northern Lake County championship and winning back-to-back regional titles wasnt a surprise for Grayslake Central. Naperville Central's Trinity Strang (24) rebounds the ball against Oswego East's CydneiMitchell (13) during a 4A girls regional semifinal basketball game at Oswego East High School on Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022. The third-seeded Oswego East boys basketball team defeated top seed Joliet West 71-64 on Friday night at Bolingbrook to win its first Illinois Class 4A sectional championship. Oswego East held West Aurora scoreless for a four-minute stretch in the third quarter, flipping a four-point halftime deficit. DeVon Oregon's three-point capped off a 10-2 run to close the third quarter with Oswego East ahead 45-38. Final score provided by S. Murphy. Explore the benefits. From 25/08/2023 to 27/08/2023. By Michael O'Brien Feb 1, 2022, 8:20pm PDT Pocket Flipboard Oswego East's Patrick Robinson, right, drives toward the basket as Minooka's Cade Ooms defends. The Hilltoppers have become a local sensation. Rock en Seine. But this is all new for a few schools. Tillery may not be the biggest name or biggest player in stature 6-9 Darrion Baker is the Division I player headed to Akron and was named to the All-Area team. That's not going to happen overnight. Her yo-yo skills with the ball shouldn't surprise. Oswego East probable starters: Bryce Shoto, sr.; Tyler Jasek, sr.; Ryan Johnson, sr.; Javion Starwood, jr.; Mekhi Lowery, sr. Moline probable starters: Brock Harding, sr.; Jasper Ogburn, sr.; Trey Taylor, soph. Szymanski stepped down after four years, but will remain boys soccer coach, a position he's held the past 10 years. First, the combination of 6-10 Miles Rubin, who is headed to Loyola, and 6-9 Wesley Rubin, who has signed with Northern Iowa, makes it uncomfortable and tough for any team to get anything around the basket. How about by draining the go-ahead free-throw with 5.1 seconds remaining in the sectional championship? Oswego East downs Hinsdale Central with 4th quarter comeback 03, 2023, at Bolingbrook. DeVon Oregon scored 19 points, Darren Oregon had nine points and Mekhi Lowery nine points and 10 rebounds for Oswego East (32-1), which won the program's third regional title. Oswego East High School (IL) Varsity Basketball - MaxPreps He gives us the game plan like what we need to do and I feel like he did and we and thats what made the difference.. Michigan State recruit Jeremy Fears Jr. fouled out in the final minutes. High school basketball: Observations on the IHSA state playoff brackets New Trier held on to beat Glenbrook North 47-46. Mekhi Lowery, the jack-of-all-trades 6-6 senior, is the Division I recruit and all-area player. Mar 6, 2023 Updated Mar 6, 2023 0 Oswego East (29-5) vs. Moline (32-3) What: Illinois Class 4A super-sectional game When: Monday, 7:30 p.m. Where: CEFCU Arena, Illinois State University, Normal. Grades 4th-8th, 7-9pm, Oswego East HS. Sean King/The Beacon-News (Sean King / The Beacon-News). Very talented group with a high basketball IQ that has a lot of fight in them every time they step on the court. May 5 Put The Gun 12k to work this morning! @OEWolvesbball senior @devon_oregon, 19 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals in 53-33 win over Neuqua Valley. OEHS Athletics (@OEHS_GoWolves) / Twitter Advancement in state tournament play comes in a variety of forms. Oswego East has had some very good teams in recent years that could basically outscore opponents with superior talent. 2020-21 Season Update. Redhawks' leading scorer Haley Hayes was held to four points. The Redhawks were held to 24 points the rest of the way, while Phillips and the Wolves got going. There is Niko Abusara, the Dartmouth recruit, East Suburban Catholic Conference Player of the Year and All-Area selection. "We were capable of playing better than we played and we didn't play better.". "You can't go four or five minutes without getting a score no matter how many stops you get," Johnson said. Six Redhawks scored in the first quarter, including freshman Callie Tumilty. They are both right there Simeon in 3A and Kenwood in 4A and three wins away from claiming state championships. Vice President Kamala Harris trip to Chicago came as she continues a monthlong series of events to galvanize key Democratic groups, including Hispanic and Black voters. Harding finished with 16 points and dished off for 10 assists. "These guys showed a lot of resilience throughout the course of the game," Velasquez said. Vice President Kamala Harris trip to Chicago came as she continues a monthlong series of events to galvanize key Democratic groups, including Hispanic and Black voters. So lets go ahead and try to put this in perspective. In the sectional final alone, the two senior stars showed why theyre headed to the Big Ten. He hit the game-winning shot in the sectional championship game and has been one of the breakout seniors in the state. The camp will consist of skill development, offensive . The school hasnt been around too long; the first varsity basketball season was 2008-09. Our program is open to 4th-8th boys/girls, who will attend Oswego 308 schools. Prep boys basketball: Moline wins nail-biter to advance to 4A state Oswego East Wolves (Oswego, IL) Varsity Basketball 22-23 - MaxPreps Then there is Smith, the unassuming senior guard who has really stepped up in the postseason. Oswego East's teammates celebrate winning the Class 4A Bolingbrook Sectional Championship on Friday, March. "Ryan puts in more time than some varsity coaches and is definitely ready and eager to lead a program," Szymanski said. Sean King/The Beacon-News, Officer shot in Englewood, injuries are non-life-threatening, police say, Obamas personal chef drowns near familys home on Marthas Vineyard, Marilyn Mulero once sent to death row without a trial sues Chicago after her conviction is overturned, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. The scandal happened in two ways: slowly, then all at once. IHSA Class 4A super-sectional capsule: Oswego East vs. Moline We had a bad stretch.". You have to play 32 minutes. Battle family continues to produce athletic excellence They're a great team. Robinson's tough baseline fadeaway, which he scored through contact for a three-point play, made it 51-42 with 5:08 left. Kunka makes winning plays. But behind Cooper, Grayslake Central broke through, beating Lake Forest 46-43 to make a little history. 59 The Moline (IL) varsity basketball team won Monday's neutral playoff game against Oswego East (Oswego, IL) by a score of 59-55. (Sean King for Shaw Local). 1525 Harvey Rd., ATTN: Athletic Office, Oswego IL 60543. Johnson has become more assertive and is beaming with confidence as the Wolves have marched their way to a super-sectional appearance. I thought we played hard.". Velasquez asked his athletic director if they were taking the nets home. Oswego East overcame a slow start by holding the host Blackhawks to 14 points over the middle two quarters and went on to a 61-53 win, the Wolves third over West Aurora this season. Key: Home Away; 2022-2023 Varsity Schedule; Date Day Event H/A Time Location Results; 11/21/2022: Mon @ TBD - Hoops 4 Healing - Downers Grove South: A: 5:30 PM . Oswego East vs Moline | Basketball | 3/6 - MaxPreps The oldest child of former Naperville Central football star Jim Tumilty ended up scoring a team-high 12 points off the bench, eight in the first half. And we have so many defenses that we can throw out to you, Oswego East senior forward Tyler Jasek said. He finished with 19 points in 22 minutes of action, including a stretch in the second half where he scored 13 of 15 points to put the game away. 10 team in the SBLive Illinois Power 25 boys basketball rankings, will face fifth-ranked Moline (32-3) in the Illinois State Super-Sectional on Monday, with the winner advancing to the state semifinals in Champaign. 1 and are one win from reaching the State Finals for the 11th time in Smiths two-decade long run as coach at Simeon. This was just the second regional title in program history and the first sectional championship. Windows were broken and homophobic and anti-semitic messages spray-painted onto two houses, including a swastika at one of the locations. Neuqua was still within striking distance midway through the third quarter, trailing 32-27 after two Vonnahme free throws. The all-at-once part is easy: A football player made a complaint about locker-room hazing, an investigation was done and the dynamite blew up. Simeon will face Hillcrest on Monday in the UIC Supersectional. Johnson also finished with 16 points before fouling out. Joliet West's Jeremiah Fears drives to the basket against Oswego East during the Class 4A Bolingbrook Sectional Championship on Friday, March. Oswego East's switch to a 1-3-1 matchup in the second quarter contributed to West Aurora's offensive malaise, and Smith left for a short time with blood on his jersey. I keep saying I'm trying to do whatever it takes to help my team get the win.". The Wolves (15-12 last season) have also played in their own summer tourney and another at Plainfield East. "Between [Velasquez] and [assistant] coach [Patrick Molinari], they always get us motivated," said Oswego East senior Patrick Robinson, who scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half. And I thought we did a pretty good job on the glass. Full Schedule Sat, 2/4 @ York L 24-50 Thu, 2/9 @ Oswego W 65-32 Mon, 2/20 @ Neuqua Valley L 50-56 Rankings Full Rankings Illinois #190 Illinois Division 4A #70 Chicago #102 Last Updated: Mar 31, 2022 Windows were broken and homophobic and anti-semitic messages spray-painted onto two houses, including a swastika at one of the locations. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. "I think it was 'white,' our 2-3 zone, locked in on that," said Oregon, who had four steals and a number of deflections. And a new face on the scene, Perspectives-Leadership, will square off with DePaul Prep in a Class 2A super-sectional. Hes a dominant figure, especially around the basket, who is fresh off a 20-20 performance. Home; Our Seasons. Velasquez, 40, has known LeBlanc for the past 30 years. . He was the starting quarterback as a junior on the 1994 state championship team and starting point guard on a regional champ basketball team his senior season. Naperville Central's head coach Andy Nussbaum talks to his players during a break in play against Oswego East during a 4A girls regional semifinal basketball game at Oswego East High School on Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022. Enjoy unlimited articles at one of our lowest prices ever. The third quarter has been West Aurora's nemesis season-long, Johnson lamented. The drama-filled sectional games of the past week included a surplus of memorable finishes. Oswego East, which advanced to face second-seeded Downers Grove North in Friday's regional final, beat Naperville Central for the second time this season. Teams get excited when they go up on us. Naperville Central, which was missing. Hes an efficient catch-and-shoot threat from the three-point line with his length and release point, and hes capable of scoring tough, difficult points, both in the paint and from mid-range. Elon Musk continues changes at the social media company he bought for $44 billion last year with a rebrand of its bird logo. Phillips scored 13 of her 20 points and hit three of her 3-pointers in the first half, helping Oswego East (14-16) erase an early 9-2 deficit to trail just 27-26 at halftime. If I need to score, I'll score. Its the first sectional championship in school history for Oswego East, which will face Moline on Monday in the ISU Supersectional. The Cadets havent even won 20 games since. Oswego East also pulled off an upset, defeating Joliet West for the second time this season. Junior Wolves Boys Basketball Camp. Offense wins games, defense wins games. Whether its chemistry and confidence, coaching and teamwork or just a little luck, something magical often comes together over the three weeks of the postseason. His lean-in, mid-range jumper did everything but go in as the buzzer sounded. Cami Phillips is Oswego East's defensive stopper, but she's also a wizard with the dribble. The victory gave Oswego East (29-5) the schools first sectional crown and lifts it into Mondays Illinois State Supersectional, where it will face highly touted Moline (32-3) at 7 p.m. Moline defeated OFallon 62-38 in its sectional championship game. Dennis Estepp was a steady and impactful presence at point guard, while big man Jake Gibson and wing Michael Monahan were experienced veterans. Welcome to the official website of the Paris Region destination. "I do practice dribbling a lot so in game situations I can get my shot off.". Home of the Wolves | Oswego East High School Athletics Website. Oswego East held West Aurora scoreless for a four-minute stretch in the third quarter, flipping a four-point halftime deficit. Fears returned from an Indiana prep school to play his senior season with the hopes of guiding his hometown team to the state tournament. I'm a . With the game tied 47-47, Boone, who scored 25 points, hit a step-back three as the buzzer sounded to give Libertyville a 50-47 victory. We were free throws, layups and closeouts away from being up by 12 instead we're ahead by one at half.". Naperville Central's Megan Norkett (13) drives to the basket against Oswego East's RileyDoggett (21) during a 4A girls regional semifinal basketball game at Oswego East High School on Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022. The Redwings will face Rockford Auburn on Monday in the NIU Supersectional, and the Broncos will face Downers Grove North at the UIC Supersectional. 1 seed without Boone. I will be there and providing updates. Second, how the Rubin brothers complement one another on the offensive end Wes skill and face-up shooting capability to go with Miles bounce, length, activity level and finishing at the rim can make it such a difficult cover for opposing defenses. I wouldnt say he presses too much. Then in a mid-January non-conference game this season, Lake Forest again beat up on the Rams with a lopsided 55-34 win. Twitter Facebook. Oswego East High School Basketball - Oswego, IL - NFHS Network This website stores data such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as marketing, personalization, and analytics.