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Huntley's Steve Raethz, who has over 400 career wins, was selected to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Dec. 6. Raethz has led the Raiders to 11 regional and seven Fox Valley Conference titles. Plus more in this week's girls basketball notes.
Huntley outscored Burlington Central 23-4 in the fourth quarter Friday night to pull away for a 56-36 win and secure its 34th straight Fox Valley Conference victory.
Dundee-Crown senior forward Monica Sierzputowski had 18 points, six rebounds and three blocks to lead the Chargers past McHenry 47-22 in their Fox Valley Conference game on Tuesday.
McHenry sophomore Natalie Corona won the 145-pound championship at the Waukegan Tournament to lead the Warriors to their first team title in program history. Corona was chosen as the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week in an online vote.
Cary-Grove senior guard Emily Larry helped the Trojans get on track early with strong defense and timely shots in an eventual 50-16 Fox Valley Conference win against Jacobs on Friday night.
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Woodstock third-year coach Jimmy Neill helped lead the Blue Streaks to a memorable season, including the program's first regional title since 2006. Neill is the 2023 Northwest Herald Girls Volleyball Coach of the Year.
Woodstock senior outside hitter Hallie Steponaitis had one of best offensive seasons in McHenry County history, recording 565 kills and leading the Blue Streaks to their first regional title since 2006. Steponaitis is the 2023 Northwest Herald Girls Volleyball Player of the Year.
Crystal Lake Central senior guard Katie Hamill and junior forward Leah Spychala combined for 35 points to lead the Tigers to a 48-26 Fox Valley Conference win over crosstown rival Prairie Ridge on Tuesday.
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Huntley senior guard Ethan Blackmore stood out in a strong opening week and helped lead the Red Raiders to the Johnsburg Thanksgiving Tournament title. Blackmore is the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week.
Huntley junior forward Paula Strzelecki came up with a key defensive stop late, and the Red Raiders held on to beat Hampshire 43-42 in their Fox Valley Conference game Friday night. The Raiders have now won 30 straight conference games.
Prairie Ridge senior Charlie Pettrone won back-to-back Fox Valley Conference Tournament individual championships and made it back to the Class 2A state tournament in Normal. Pettrone is the 2023 Northwest Herald Boys Golfer of the Year.
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Marengo was held scoreless for the first five minutes Tuesday but eventually got its offense going in a 58-43 win against Woodstock North in the Kishwaukee River Conference opener.