The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) boys basketball state tournament is heating up, with sectional semifinal games concluding Wednesday, March 4th. Following last Friday’s sectional semifinals, 128 teams remain in contention across four classes – 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A – vying for a spot in the sectional finals scheduled for Friday, March 6th. The tournament’s progression continues with a packed schedule of games tonight, determining which teams will battle for sectional championships.
Tuesday’s contests saw several teams secure their place in the next round. The competition is fierce as schools across Illinois push for a chance to compete at the state level. The IHSA website provides detailed brackets and schedules for each class, allowing fans to follow their favorite teams throughout the playoffs. This year’s tournament is particularly competitive, with several closely contested matchups already decided.
Class 1A Sectional Results
Several Class 1A sectional games concluded Tuesday, setting the stage for Wednesday’s semifinals. Ottawa Marquette defeated Hinckley-Big Rock 54-51. Other notable results include Waltonville’s 64-43 victory over Hardin County, and LeRoy’s 59-51 win against Champaign St. Thomas More. Altamont edged out Tuscola with a narrow 61-58 victory, whereas Chicago Fenger dominated Ida Crown with a score of 77-55. Tremont secured a win over Illini Bluffs, 49-34, and Jacksonville Routt defeated Bunker Hill 67-50. Pecatonica won against Newman 70-66.
Wednesday’s schedule includes Streator Woodland versus Indian Creek, Sparta versus Goreville, Colfax Ridgeview against Decatur Unity, Casey-Westfield facing Lawrenceville, St. Francis de Sales versus Chicago Marshall, Brimfield battling Deer Creek-Mackinaw, Mt. Sterling Brown County taking on Hardin Calhoun, and Lanark Eastland competing against Dakota. All championship games are slated for Friday evening.
Class 2A and 3A Sectional Updates
In Class 2A action, Chicago Crane defeated Chicago Christ the King 52-45. Chicago Clark will face Chicago Hope Academy on Wednesday. Class 3A also saw several games finalized. Decatur MacArthur posted a significant win over Chicago Centennial, 85-63, while Morton defeated LaSalle-Peru 69-48. East Peoria is set to play Kankakee on Wednesday.
Class 4A Competition
The Class 4A bracket is also taking shape. Fremd defeated Stevenson 74-65, and Hersey beat Palatine 64-50. Richwoods narrowly defeated Normal Community 68-67, and Edwardsville won a close contest against Alton 52-51 in overtime. Rockford Auburn secured a victory over Gurnee Warren 84-76, and Rockford Guilford defeated Waukegan 63-57. Chicago DePaul Prep defeated New Trier 56-38.
Several other Class 4A matchups are scheduled for Wednesday, including Glenbard North versus York, Bolingbrook against Neuqua Valley, Chicago Simeon versus St. Ignatius, Lockport facing Marist, Loyola versus Evanston, and Springfield versus Normal U-High. These games will determine the teams advancing to Friday’s sectional championship games.
The IHSA boys basketball playoffs continue to deliver exciting matchups and dramatic finishes. Fans can find the complete bracket and updated scores on the IHSA website and MaxPreps.
As teams prepare for Friday’s sectional finals, the intensity will undoubtedly increase. The winners of these games will move one step closer to the ultimate goal: a state championship. The coming days promise more thrilling basketball action as Illinois high school teams battle for supremacy.
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