The Voice

Huntley routes Jefferson for Regional title

By Adam Reckamp
March 8, 2014

During the post game handshakes after Rockford Jefferson's win over Rockford East in the regional semifinals, a fight broke out. Players and fans came to blows as the tension between the two teams boiled over. The IHSA handed down swift punishment on the Rockford Jefferson players involved in the fight, suspending three starters, two bench players and Jefferson's head coach for the game against Huntley. A depleted Rockford Jefferson squad was outclassed by Huntley in every way falling 77-29 in a game that was never even close.

Boys basketball tops South on Senior Night

By Chris Sawalski
February 25, 2014

Huntley High School’s boys basketball team’s final game of the season was on Tuesday, Feb. 24 on the home court. The seniors finished strong, winning 55-28 over Crystal Lake South. Nine players on the 2013-2014 varsity basketball team are seniors and this was their last regular season game.

Egekeze leads Raiders to fourth straight FVC title

By Adam Reckamp
February 22, 2014

Going into Friday night’s rivalry game at Jacobs, the Huntley boys basketball team had a one game lead on Jacobs in the Fox Valley Conference Valley Division with two games left to play. Led by Senior Amanze Egekeze’s 24 points, Huntley became conference champion for the fourth straight year, with a 39-35 win against Jacobs.

Huntley wins a thriller against Jacobs

By Adam Reckamp
January 25, 2014

Huntley’s varsity boys basketball team entered Friday night’s game against arch rival Jacobs undefeated and first in the Fox Valley Conference Valley Division. With a win the visiting Jacobs team would take hold of first place in the conference. Huntley would not let that happen. Huntley defeated Jacobs 48-45 in a thriller at Huntley High School. The Raiders improved to 12-4 overall, and 5-0 in FVC Valley division.

Huntley’s dynamic duo

By Kyle Sommerfield
December 20, 2013

The vacancy was astounding. Even as Raider Nation filled the stands of nearly every boys basketball game, the stands of the East Gym of Huntley High School remained mostly empty during the 2012-2013 girls basketball season. There was no sea of red and black, no student section, and no chanting. But one thing is for sure.

Huntley dominates Cary Grove in division opener

By Adam Reckamp
December 18, 2013

During the third quarter the Red Raiders already had a commanding lead. Senior Amanze Egekeze caught a pass in transition after a Huntley steal, took a few dribbles, and threw down a dunk. The already rowdy crowd exploded as the Huntley bench stood up in excitement. This was the highlight of an incredible night for 6-foot-8 Belmont recruit Amanze Egekeze.

Huntley takes revenge against Cary Grove

By Kyle Sommerfield
December 9, 2013

The last time Huntley High School’s girls basketball team played against Cary Grove, it lost in a heartbreaking overtime thriller. It was perhaps...

Hunley tops Hononegah, wins tournament

By Chris Sawalski
December 4, 2013

After starting off the season undefeated, Huntley had a Thanksgiving Tournament at the high school over break. The championship game was the night before the holiday and Huntley had high hopes of keeping their record perfect.

Huntley defeats Belvidere North in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament

By Laura Pilat
December 1, 2013

With the new season just beginning, Huntley kicked off the year with high hopes because they had many returning varsity players. On Nov. 30 the varsity boys basketball played in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament on a Saturday afternoon at Crystal Lake Central. The boys basketball team took on Belvidere North. After winning against Belvidere North 65-46 last year, Huntley had the opportunity to show how much they had improved since then. Huntley won the game with a score of 84-65.

Huntley blows out Central in opening game

By Kyle Sommerfield
November 19, 2013

When the Huntley High School girls basketball team finished fourth in the state last season, all eyes turned to “next year.” With four returning starters, expectations soared for the Red Raiders. But whether or not those expectations are fulfilled depends on how the team handles itself.

Marian takes its first state title with a buzzer beater

By Kyle Sommerfield
March 3, 2013

Marian Catholic looked like the favorite going into Saturday night's 4A state finals against Rolling Meadows. The Spartans were just coming off a...

[RECAP] Day 2 at Redbird Arena

By Marek Makowski
March 2, 2013

Marian Catholic's buzzer-beating put back to beat Rolling Meadows in the Class 4A State Championship described day two at state: remarkable. After Morton...