What an environment it was at Loyola Academy for their game versus Evanston in a sectional semifinals with a sold out crowd. The game did not disappoint as it was tight throughout and regulation was not nearly enough. This game needed a total of three overtimes to have a winner. In the end of this battle, Evanston was able to grab the 77-70 win. They will take on DePaul Prep on Friday in the sectional championships.

Luke Alvarez – 2027 – G – Loyola

Alvarez was key on both ends of the floor in this game. As well to scoring 14 points, the guard also contributed with his high energy and defensive play. Most of his scoring came with his outside shooting. He moves very well without the ball finding space and drilled three threes in the game by quickly getting into shot off the catch. He also added in a key driving basket in the third quarter slicing right through traffic. Whether it was diving on the floor, his aggressive on ball defensive play, or all-around hustle, Alvarez has consistently proven to be a high energy basketball player.

Dion Lane – 2027 – G – Evanston

Lane got off to a quick start in this game. He scored a quick five points hitting a three and a driving basket to get Evanston off to a 7-0 start. He finished the game with a very efficient 17 points including 8 points in the first quarter alone. Lane showcased a smooth jumper spotting up from three hitting a trio of them in the game but also played well on the attack with good handle and shiftiness getting to the basket.

Timi Ogunsanya – 2026 – SG – Evanston

It was a special game from the 6’3” senior who turned his game up a level in this sectional semifinal matchup. After a slow first half with just 5 points, Ogunsanya was stellar throughout the second half and overtime periods. Whether it was spotting up from three, the free throw line where he went 11-11, or when getting to the rim, he was just not missing. He got going at the end of the first half with a driving basket in the final seconds which then propelled him the rest of the way. He finished with a game high 32 points which included five made threes. As well to his clutch free throw shooting in overtime he also made several other critical plays down the stretch. This included two tough contests on opponents’ jumpers to start the third overtime, drawing the fifth foul on Trey Williams in the second overtime, and coming up with a steal with his tremendous length followed by drawing a foul in the final minutes to seal the win.

Trey Williams – 2026 – PG – Loyola

Williams turned in one more star performance in his tremendous high school career. Not only did he score 24 points but also added in 5 rebounds and 5 assists. All game Williams exceled playing on the attack. The 6’3” point guard plays strong with the ball in his hands and is a physical driver often getting deep into the paint making a ton of plays for his team. Even while scoring it extremely well driving and finishing through multiple fouls, Williams is an unselfish point guard consistently looking to distribute the ball too with good vision on the move. As well to his play getting into the paint, the senior hit a few jumpers off the dribble including a buzzer beater half courter at the end of the first quarter and scored it posting up. The Cornell commit is really a complete guard.