State Basketball |
West-Central advance to state championship game, Cougars beat Aurora Christian in double OT


CHAMPAIGN - West-Central's Chance Little tries to find his way around Aurora Christian's Jalen Carter during first half their Class 1A semifinal at the IHSA Boys' Basketball State Finals on Thursday. Little, who made 15 of 20 free throws, finished the game with a team-high 33 points to help the Cougars win the game 70-65 in double overtime. West-Central will take to Lou Henson Court at 11 a.m. on Saturday to play Meridian High School in the division's championship game. See more photos from today's game below.

Sentinel/Clark Brooks


Photo Gallery


Read our latest health and medical news



Editor's Choice


Prepared and aware: 4 travel safety tips for your 2026 getaway

If your next trip feels more complicated to plan than you remember, you're not imagining it. Fuel prices, geopolitical tension...


More Sentinel Stories