Spartans threw a scare into a perennial power. Now, they're looking finish what they started nine months ago.
Spartans' senior is a standout on the court and in the classroom, too.
Crusaders ran into a buzzsaw in regional final on Friday night when they dropped a 63-46 decision to highly ranked Lyons Township.
Lyons Township 63, Brother Rice 46. Lions roar in regional final behind 20-point scoring performance from Eric Powers.
Apart from a run late in the first quarter and midway through the second, the Redhawks struggled with erratic shooting in their regional semifinal defeat.
Hinsdale South 76, Marist 55. After rallying to take the lead in the first half, the Redhawks go ice-cold from the floor and fall to the host Hornets in the Hinsdale South Regional semifinal game.
In a moment of reflection, senior forward Leon Reed said it wasn't how Oak Lawn's boys basketball season ended that he will remember but, rather, the friends he made along the way.
Mt. Carmel 71, Oak Lawn 46. Spartans cough up the ball way too many times and pay price in Class 4A St. Rita Regional setback.
Even after losing some key parts to graduation, the Bulldogs boast some touted juniors and will rely on a couple of transfers to step right in and plug the gaps.
Spartans plan to celebrate successful season and hope to pocket money for the purchase of new equipment.
Senior Colin Altenburg is bringing his 'A' game in a bid to help the Spartans make a run at the St. Rita Regional.
Oak Lawn 47, Argo 40. Callen Moore scored 18 points and helped the Spartans stave off a second-half comeback bid by the Argonauts.
Playoffs provide one last chance for Spartan, Astro players to show their coaches and fans what they have learned during the regular season.
Oak Lawn 67, Shepard 61. Leon Reed scored 13 points to lead a balanced attack for the Spartans in the South Suburban Red matchup on Friday night.
Bulldogs' boys basketball team grateful to get a fresh start after a season of stumbles.
Plainfield East 69, Richards 56: Jaylen Thompson and Deontre' Brown combined for 17 second-half points to power the Bengals over the host Bulldogs.
Indians use fast start to notch 27-24 victory over RedHawks, advance to Class 3A quarterfinals on Saturday.
The Spartans took a step back with a loss Monday night, but they hope to continue a hot month with two more games this week.
Rich East 62, Oak Lawn 44. The Rockets used a dominant second quarter to pull away from the Spartans.
Molly Stasaitis scored 13 points for the Mighty Macs in Thursday's 53-25 girls basketball victory over Oak Lawn and her performance was consistent with her season-long play.
Mother McAuley 53, Oak Lawn 25. Mighty Macs sing, 'Good golly, Miss Molly' after Stasaitis leads the way with 13 points in regional final.
RedHawks' junior Asiana Bey puts in the work on offense and defense to help Marist advance in Class 4A Shepard Regional.
Oak Lawn 70, Evergreen Park 49. A balanced scoring attack propels the Spartans past the host Mustangs.
Bulldogs' victory over crosstown rival Oak Lawn on Thursday night is extra sweet because it came with a conference championship.
Richards 52, Oak Lawn 36. Brianna LeBeau leads the host Bulldogs past their crosstown rivals for the team's second consecutive South Suburban Red Conference crown.
Oak Lawn 60, St. Laurence 41: Team defense and relentless rebounding lead the Spartans to an impressive home victory.
Missed chances against a much taller T.F. North team stifle Oak Lawn in a 45-40 boys basketball loss.