Chicago Tribune : declared in Hutton: Don Bosco fills prep school niche for region's boys basketball players

"I had to talk my mom into it," Penn said of going to Don Bosco Prep in Crown Point. He decided on Don Bosco, a kiosk-style prep school that only takes kids who qualify for college. Without Don Bosco, Penn doesn't know where he'd be. For Chesterton's Chris Palombizio, who's a freshman guard at Oakland, going to Don Bosco gave him a chance to reframe his recruitment. Dave Maravilla established the school in 2013 to fill a local niche for tweeners — kids who are borderline college players.

5 high school basketball players face statutory rape charges

Five high school varsity basketball players in southwestern Michigan are accused of sexually assaulting an underage schoolmate.The 17- and 18-year-old boys attend South Haven High School. The age of consent in Michigan is 17.Police said they were notified by school administrators who contacted the department's school resource officers. They face up to 15 years in prison after being charged as adults with statutory rape. They appeared in court and were released on $1,000 bond.Police said the alleged victim is under the age of 16. Police said the allegations were made against six boys, but only five have been charged so far.


Candace Parker, Naperville Central, 2004After leading her high school to a second consecutive state title, she became the only three-time Ms. Basketball winner. "Doc" was a three-time All-Stater and was the consensus national player of the year and a McDonald's All-American in 1980. Tamika Catchings, Stevenson, 1997First sophomore to win the Ms. Basketball title, leading her team in 1995 to the state crown. Russell Cross, Manley, 1980The 6-10 center was a McDonald's All-American and the Parade national player of the year in 1980. Paul & Phil Judson, Hebron, 1952The twins starred in Illinois' version of Hoosiers, leading tiny Hebron to the single-class state title with a 64-59 overtime win against Quincy.


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