Byron eighth-grader Sydney Portner headlines a talented group ready to make some noise at this weekend's section meets.

Highlights: Platt (16-4) was led by Efrain Brown with 19 points, Naiem Gill with 13 and Antonio Brown with 11.

The Fairmont Cardinals defeated the Redwood Valley Cardinals 4-1 in a Big South Conference boys hockey game Thursday night.

Boys basketball Barrington 54, Schaumburg 50 Palatine 66, Conant 52 St. Edward 79, Christian Liberty71 (OT) Girls basketball ...