Illinois high school basketball has entered a new era with the emergence of phenom Jaxson Davis, who's single-handedly keeping the state's rich basketball tradition alive despite several talented players leaving for prep schools.
The impact of When Sides Collide was palpable at Benet High School where coach Gene Heidkamp lavished praise on the Warren star junior, calling him "pretty special" and "what he does for our state." The Redwings defeated Warren in a key matchup, with Davis showcasing his incredible skills.
As the Public League playoffs approach, all 107 teams will have a chance to win the city title, marking a first since 2002. The tournament will feature four sectional play-in tournaments, and the final four teams from each directional tournament will advance to the city championship tournament on February 20th at UIC.
In the Super 25 rankings, Benet remains atop the list with DePaul Prep holding steady at No. 2. Curie takes third, followed by Kankakee, Warren, Neuqua Valley, and Homewood-Flossmoor.
New Trier's resurgence has propelled them back into the rankings, while Glenbrook North drops out after losing to Batavia. The Trevians will look to bounce back against their rivals on Friday. Other notable teams include Palatine, Young, Kaneland, Fremd, Hersey, York, and Cary-Grove.
However, not everyone is on a roll – Bolingbrook faces an uphill battle without Trey Brost, while Loyola continues to dominate despite losing Jaxson Davis in the Jesuit Cup. The state's basketball landscape is constantly evolving, with talented players like Marquis Clark leading their teams to victory.
The impact of When Sides Collide was palpable at Benet High School where coach Gene Heidkamp lavished praise on the Warren star junior, calling him "pretty special" and "what he does for our state." The Redwings defeated Warren in a key matchup, with Davis showcasing his incredible skills.
As the Public League playoffs approach, all 107 teams will have a chance to win the city title, marking a first since 2002. The tournament will feature four sectional play-in tournaments, and the final four teams from each directional tournament will advance to the city championship tournament on February 20th at UIC.
In the Super 25 rankings, Benet remains atop the list with DePaul Prep holding steady at No. 2. Curie takes third, followed by Kankakee, Warren, Neuqua Valley, and Homewood-Flossmoor.
New Trier's resurgence has propelled them back into the rankings, while Glenbrook North drops out after losing to Batavia. The Trevians will look to bounce back against their rivals on Friday. Other notable teams include Palatine, Young, Kaneland, Fremd, Hersey, York, and Cary-Grove.
However, not everyone is on a roll – Bolingbrook faces an uphill battle without Trey Brost, while Loyola continues to dominate despite losing Jaxson Davis in the Jesuit Cup. The state's basketball landscape is constantly evolving, with talented players like Marquis Clark leading their teams to victory.
Davis is def a phenom 
! Benet's on fire 
and that win over Warren was epic 
. I'm lovin' how the Public League playoffs are gonna shake things up, all 107 teams gettin' a shot at that city title 
. But for real, who's next? 
Those Super 25 rankings got me hyped too! 
New Trier's comeback is everything 
. Anyway, it's all about the ball now 
jaxson davis is straight fire 
anyway, its cool that benet is on top of the super 25 rankings for now, lets keep an eye on new trevier they're looking good to bounce back 
but whats up with bolingbrook losing trey brost?? thats gonna be a tough one 
. The fact that all 107 teams have a shot to win the city title is so cool, it's not been done since 2002!
. And can we talk about DePaul Prep holding steady at No. 2? They're doing great! The rankings are always changing and it's crazy to see all these talented players like Marquis Clark leading their teams.
His skills are off the charts and it's amazing how much Benet High School has benefited from having him on the team. They're basically unbeatable with him leading the charge.
And that Benet High School team is on fire right now 
, I mean, who wouldn't want to watch Jaxson Davis in action? 
. let's not forget there r other talented players like Marquis Clark doing their thang 
. btw, can we pls get some more love for Benet High School? they're killin' it in the rankings 
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Benet's still on top, and DePaul Prep holding steady in 2nd? That's some serious talent 
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. Marquis Clark is leading his team to victory? That's some serious skill 
anyway i'm hyped for the playoffs can't wait to see how the city title shakes out
Just got word from a source that Benet High School's coach Gene Heidkamp is eyeing a few transfers to bolster his team after Jaxson Davis leaves for prep school 
The fact that Benet High School is still killing it without him, though, shows just how deep their talent pool must be... that coach Gene Heidkamp knows what he’s talking about when he says Jaxson is "pretty special". 
. Benet's on fire right now, though! 
might be worth paying attention to DePaul Prep's rise in the Super 25 
. The Public League playoffs can't come soon enough! I'm excited to see which other teams will rise to the challenge and make a splash in the city title tournament 
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