IBCA announces Class 4A girls' All-State Teams

BEDFORD PARK - The Illlinois Basketball Coaches Association released this year's Class 4A all-state team selections on Friday. Here is the complete list of honorees from around the state below.

FIRST TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Brooke Carlson, Batavia, 12;
Amalia Dray, (LaGrange) Nazareth Academy, 12;
Paige Engels, (Wilmette) Loyola Academy, 12;
Meegan Fahy, (Park Ridge) Maine South, 12;
Aubrey Galvan, (Wilmette) Loyola Academy, 11;
Destiny Jackson, (Chicago) Whitney Young, 11;
Trinity Jones, Bolingbrook, 10;
Jarius Powers, (Alton) Senior, 11;
Kiyoko Proctor, (Alton) Senior, 11;
Ella Todd, (Palatine) Fremd, 11

SECOND TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Olivia Austin, (LaGrange) Nazareth Academy, 12;
Lorena Awou, (East Moline) United, 12;
Olivia Corson, (Normal) Community, 12;
Ariella Henigan, (Chicago) Kenwood Academy, 11;
Emory Klatt, (Lincolnshire) Stevenson, 12;
Danyella Mporokoso, (Aurora) Waubonsie Valley, 10;
Molly O'Riordan, Barrington, 12;
Leah Palmer, Geneva, 12;
Hayven Smith, (Frankfort) Lincoln-Way East, 12;
Angelina Smith, Bolingbrook, 12

THIRD TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

D'Myjah Bolds, O'Fallon Township, 12;
Danielle Brooks, (Chicago) Kenwood Academy, 10;
Josie Christopher, O'Fallon Township, 10;
Gina Davorija, (Glenview) Glenbrook South, 11;
Nora Ezike, (LaGrange) Lyons, 11;
Morgan Feil, (Chicago) Mother McAuley, 12;
Kiaya Johnson, (Chicago) Whitney Young, 11;
Sela Klein, (Winnetka) New Trier, 12;
Jaeda Murphy, (Flossmoor) Homewood-Flossmoor, 12;
Kate Rule, Libertyville, 12;
Danielle Scully, (LaGrange) Nazareth Academy, 12;
Emilia Sularski, (Lisle) Benet Academy, 12;
Coco Urlacher, (Palatine) Fremd, 11;
Kylee Norkus, (Naperville) Neuqua Valley, 12;
Kailey Starks, Evanston Township, 12

HONORABLE MENTION
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Quinn Arundel, (Chicago) Mother McAuley, 10; Anna Campanelli, Huntley, 11; Avery Cooper, Lake Zurich, 11; Brynn Eshoo, (Palatine) Fremd, 12; Grace Gambotz, (Chicago) Mother McAuley, 12; Gracen Gehrke, (New Lenox) Lincoln-Way Central, 12; Talesha Gilmore, Collinsville, 11; Erin Hackett, Naperville Central, 10; Lindsay Harzich, (Lisle) Benet Academy, 11; Ali Ince, (Normal) Community, 12; Jadea Johnson, Romeoville, 12; Lana Kerley, (Frankfort) Lincoln-Way East, 12; Kelsey Langston, (Wilmette) Loyola Academy, 12; Hannah Laub, (Aurora) Waubonsie Valley, 12; Alyssa Lewis, (Alton) Senior, 12; Caitlin Leyden, (Park Ridge) Maine South, 11; Alli Linke, (Mt. Prospect) Prospect, 10; Nisha Musunuri, (Lincolnshire) Stevenson, 11; Ally Pape, (Park Ridge) Maine South, 11; Kaitlyn Parker, Downers Grove North, 12; Layla Pierce, (Flossmoor) Homewood-Flossmoor, 12; Rachel Rule, Libertyville, 12; Stella Sakalas, (LaGrange) Nazareth Academy, 10; Ashley Schlabowske, (Mundelein) Carmel Catholic, 12; Lexi Sepulveda, Plainfield East, 12; Reagan Sipla, St. Charles North, 12; Brooke Spychalski, Yorkville, 11; Haeli Tart, O'Fallon Township, 10; Caitlin Washington, (Naperville) Neuqua Valley, 12; and Persais Williams, Bolingbrook, 12.

Top Class 3A girls basketball players honored by the IBCA

BEDFORD PARK - The Illlinois Basketball Coaches Association released this year's Class 3A all-state team selections on Friday. Here is the complete list of honorees from around the state:

FIRST TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Mia Bergstrom, (Arlington Heights) Saint Viator, 12;
Tessa Crawford, (Jerseyville) Jersey Community, 12;
Addy Engel, Morton, 12;
Kloe Froebe, Lincoln Community, 12;
Mia Gaines, (Chicago) Hyde Park Academy, 12;
Aailiyah Guyton, Peoria Central, 12;
Nikki Kerstein, (Lombard) Montini Catholic, 11;
Kiarra Kilgore, Galesburg, 12;
Lauren Miller, (River Forest) Trinity, 12;
Xamiya Walton, (Chicago) Butler College Prep, 12

SECOND TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Lexi Carlsen, Sycamore, 12;
Madison Davis, (Chicago Heights) Marian Catholic, 12;
Lily Esparza, (Rockford) Boylan Catholic, 12;
Amerie Flowers, Hinsdale South, 12;
Marisa Gant, Springfield Southeast, 12;
Katie Hamill, Crystal Lake Central, 12;
Becca Heitzig, Lincoln Community, 12;
Madison Hoffmann, Grayslake Central, 11;
Victoria Matulevicius, (Lombard) Montini Catholic, 12;
Kamryn Porter, (Chicago) De La Salle , 12

THIRD TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Sereniti Adams, (Chicago) Butler College Prep, 12;
Denver Anderson, Mt. Zion, 12;
Calee Biedron, (Chicago) Resurrection, 12;
Jazmyne Bynum, (Chicago) Hyde Park Academy, 12;
Serenity Curry, (Chicago) Baker College Prep, 12;
Jamilah Jackson, (Chicago) Westinghouse College Prep, 11;
Amelia Lavorato, Hinsdale South, 12;
Alexis Neumann, (Chatham) Glenwood, 10;
Reganne Reardon, (Chicago) Saint Ignatius College Prep , 11;
Jalea Shered, Centralia, 12;
Julia Sollberger, Dunlap, 12;
Sage Stratton, (Quincy) Notre Dame, 11;
Addison Tarr, Taylorville , 11;
Larissa Taylor, Highland, 12;
Avery Tibbs, Washington Community, 10;
London Walker-George, (Chicago) DePaul College Prep, 11;
Makenna Yeager, (Chatham) Glenwood, 12

HONORABLE MENTION
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Madison Austin, Sterling, 11; Taylor Bolton, (Chicago Heights) Marian Catholic, 11; Kendra Brown, (Maple Park) Kaneland, 11; Landrie Callahan, Morris Community High School, 10; Alyssa Epps, (Lombard) Montini Catholic, 12; Mazie Fleming, Taylorville, 11; Zaria Goins, (River Forest) Trinity, 10; Kamryn Heider, (Peoria) Richwoods, 12; Nikkel Johnson, (Kankakee) Senior, 12; Tiara Johnson, Mt Vernon Township, 12; Molly Knight, (New Lenox) Providence Catholic, 11; Grace Lee, (Chicago) DePaul College Prep, 10; Audrey Mahoney, (Chicago) St. Ignatius, 12; Emily Maple, Mattoon, 12; Alyssa Martin, Effingham, 10; Bailey Masching, Pontiac Township, 12; Monroe McGhee, Sycamore, 12; Kylie Moeller, East Peoria, 11; Emma Pierson, Belvidere, 11; Kamaree Pollard, Mt. Vernon Township, 11; Danielle Ruffin, Peoria Central, 12; Emma Scheffler, Springfield, 12; TaLeah Turner, (Kankakee) Senior, 11; Ellie VanMeenen, Morton (IL), 11; Jasaiyah Wallace, Centralia, 11; Xyanna Walton, (Chicago) Butler College Prep, 10; Annie Wolff, Grayslake Central, 11; and Melaina Zedalis, Mt. Vernon Township, 11.

4 steps to take after getting a tooth knocked out

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StatePoint Media - A survey from the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) shows that nearly a third of adults say they fear getting a tooth knocked out more than breaking a bone or tearing a muscle, and more than a third say they avoided sports for fear of getting their teeth knocked out.

“While knocking out a tooth can have devastating effects on your smile and oral health, proper actions can help save the tooth so that it can be replanted successfully and last for years to come,” says Dr. Craig S. Hirschberg, president, AAE.

Not everyone knows what to do in the event of a knocked-out tooth. That’s why the American Association of Endodontists and the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) are encouraging everybody to review and remember these steps to take that may help increase the chances of saving the tooth.

1. Locate the tooth immediately; don’t leave it at the site of the accident. Pick it up by the crown (the chewing surface), not the root, and handle it carefully. To minimize injury to the root, touch only the crown. If the tooth is dirty, gently rinse it with water only.

2. Insert the tooth back into its socket immediately, if possible. The sooner the tooth is back in its socket, the greater the likelihood it will survive. To insert the tooth, gently push the tooth into the socket with your fingers. Hold the tooth in place with your fingers or have the injured person gently bite down on it. A gauze can be used to bite on as well.

3. Keep the tooth moist at all times. The tooth must not be left outside the mouth to dry. If it cannot be placed back in the socket, place the tooth in an emergency tooth preservation kit or milk. If none of these options are practical, use water.

4. Seek professional help immediately: Dial 911 if there are other injuries to tend to. You may wish to see an endodontist or the nearest available dentist within 30 minutes or as quickly as possible. Endodontists often are available on short notice, and they are specialists who have completed an additional two or more years of training beyond dental school. Their advanced training makes them ideally suited to save a knocked-out tooth in many cases.

To learn more about the safe and effective treatment for a knocked-out tooth, and to locate AAE member endodontists in your area, who are dedicated to the highest standards of excellence in endodontic care, visit findmyendodontist.com. To locate IADT member dentists, who are experts in the treatment of knocked-out teeth and other dental injuries, visit https://www.iadt-dentaltrauma.org/member-list.html.

In fact, when it comes to learning more about knocked out teeth, did you know there is an app for that? The IADT recommends downloading its ToothSOS app, which provides information for both patients and professionals in the event of traumatic tooth injury. For patients, the app provides easy to understand emergency steps to take in all dental injuries. Find it in the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Additional information in graphic form for free download is available in a “Save-a-Tooth” poster at https://www.iadt-dentaltrauma.org/for-patients.html. The poster, suitable for posting in schools, sports venues and other sites, is available with translation into more than 60 languages.

“Whether it’s due to an accident or a sports injury, knocking out a tooth doesn’t necessarily mean your tooth is lost for good. Taking the right steps at the right time can save your tooth,” says Dr. Liran Levin, president, IADT.

Photo Gallery | Altamont prevails in seesaw battle with St. Bede

NORMAL - St. Bede's Ali Bosnich loses control of the ball with a little help from Altamont's Grace Nelson during first half action of their third-place game on Thursday. The Lady Bruins fell 64-56 to finish in fourth place in this year's IHSA Girls' Basketball State Finals.

Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks

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Altamont vs St. Bede

Class 1A Third-Place Game

65 players earn 2A IBCA All-State recognition

Unity senior Raegen Stringer dribbles the ball around a Clinton player during their non-conference game in December. Stringer, earned all-state recognition along with 64 other players from the IBCA on Friday.

Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks

BEDFORD PARK - The Illlinois Basketball Coaches Association released this year's Class 2A all-state team selections today. Only one local player, Unity standoutRaegen Stringer, received a nod from the prep coaches' association.

Stringer, who will continue her basketball career at Illinois College, averaged 15.5 points, four steals, and four assists per game. The Rocket was named to the third team.

See the complete list of honorees from around the state below.

FIRST TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Madison Schroeder, Peotone, 12;
Taylor Davidson, Stillman Valley, 11;
Clair Hulke, (Rock Island) Alleman, 12;
Camryn Veltrop, Morrison, 11;
Mya Wardle, (Peoria) Notre Dame, 12;
Lexi Baer, (Peoria) Notre Dame, 10;
Marissa Zane, Robinson, 12;
Lauren Miller, Camp Point Central/Southeastern, 11;
Emma Behrmann, Nashville, 10;
Amayah Doyle, Carterville, 12

SECOND TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Alyssa Koerkenmeier, Breese Mater Dei, 11;
Kaydence Schroeder, Breese Central, 12;
Sophia Hoffman, Carlyle, 11;
Audrey Erickson, (Rock Island) Alleman, 12;
Dalia Dejesus, Deer Creek-Mackinaw, 10;
Anna Weber, Pleasant Plains, 10;
Allie Geiger, (Elmhurst) IC Catholic Prep, 12;
Madison Kenyon, (Woodstock) Marian Central Catholic, 12;
Trinity Davis, (Kankakee) Bishop McNamara, 11;
Liz Shea, Robinson, 12

THIRD TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Taylor Trame, Breese Central, 10;
Maris Zurliene, Breese Mater Dei, 11;
Macy Groharing, Byron, 10;
Emma Meyer, Carlyle, 12;
Riley Edwards, Fairfield, 12;
Kaitlyn White, (Minonk) Fieldcrest, 12;
Reagan Reed, (Carthage) Illini West, 11;
Brooklyn Burnett, (Metropolis) Massac County, 12;
Samantha Brinkmann, Nashville, 9;
Summer Brinkmann, Nashville, 9;
Julia Mingus, (Peoria) Notre Dame, 11;
Jayce Privia, PORTA A/C, 12;
Jillian DeFranza, (Wilmette)Regina Dominican, 10;
Mya Janssen, Stillman Valley, 12;
Raegen Stringer, Tolono Unity, 12

HONORABLE MENTION
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Adalyn Voss, (Rock Island) Alleman, 10; Riley Ciwinski, (Aurora) Central Catholic, 11; Sofia Corral, (Aurora) Central Catholic, 11; Emilee Travnicek, (Belleville) Althoff Catholic, 12; Cate Uhren, (Bloomington) Central Catholic, 12; CeCe Toennies, Breese Central, 11; Karly Peters, Camp Point Central/Southeastern, 11; Brilyn Lantz, Camp Point Central/Southeastern, 12; Allison Wheeler, Canton, 11; Mara Serafini, Carmi-White Co, 12; Sam Schmuke, Columbia, 11; Kallie Oestreicher, DuQuoin, 12; Katie Campbell, Greenville, 12; Lillie Woodworth, Hamilton, 12; Mary Kate Hilgart, (Elmhurst) IC Catholic Prep, 10; Reese Benford, (Chicago) Latin School, 12; Crystal McHugh, Lisle, 12; Maddie Gesky, Manteno, 9; Avery Braden, Maroa-Forsyth, 10; Adalyn Gower, (Metropolis) Massac County, 12; Maycee Randall, Mt. Carmel (IL), 10; Camryn Martin, Newton, 11; Karlie Hoke, PORTA A/C, 12; Carson Arthalony, PORTA A/C, 11; Olivia Fraterrigo, (Wilmette) Regina Dominican, 10; Maggie Fleischli, (Springfield) Sacred Heart-Griffin, 12; Chloe Probst, Teutopolis, 12; Addy Freihaut, (Downs) Tri-Valley, 10; Ayva Rush, Vienna, 11; and LaKeeyah Barnes, (Chicago) Wendell Phillips, 12.

IBCA announces Class 1A girls All-State basketball teams

Altamont's Grace Nelson dribbles to the paint during the Lady Indians Class 1A state third-place game on Thursday. Nelson, an Illinois State University recruit, led her team to a 64-56 victory with 39 points. The senior tallied 71 points and 23 rebounds in a single day in the two contest she played in at CEFCU Arena.

Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks

BEDFORD PARK - The Illlinois Basketball Coaches Association released this year's Class 1A all-state team selections today. Four area players, one senior and three juniors, earned a spot on the list.

Salt Fork junior Alexa Jamison and Tuscola senior Sydney Moss were named to the Third Team. Macie Russell, also from Salt Fork, and Tuscola's Ava Boyer received Honorable Mentions.

See the complete list of honorees from around the state below.

FIRST TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Grace Nelson, Altamont, 12;
Amiah Hargrove, Christopher, 12;
Gracie Furlong, Galena, 11;
Addie Hefel, Galena, 12;
Abby Compton, Goreville, 12;
Lily Luczkowiak, (Glasford) Illini Bluffs, 12;
Alayna Kraus, Okawville, 12;
Whitney Sullivan, Orangeville, 12;
Stacie Vonderheide, (Effingham) St. Anthony, 12;
Shelby Bowman, (Biggsville) West Central, 12

SECOND TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Kennedy Quinn, Abingdon-Avon, 9;
Kaylee Celus, Annawan, 12;
Kenzie Kassing, (Mt. Sterling) Brown County, 9;
Addison Lucht, Cissna Park, 10;
Paityn London, (Freeport) Aquin, 9;
Addison Fair, Gardner South Wilmington, 12;
Tiara Williams, (Chicago) Morgan Park Academy, 9;
Soraya Parker, (Rockford) Lutheran, 10;
Nancy Ruholl, (Effingham) St. Anthony, 10;
Ali Bosnich, (Peru) St. Bede, 12

THIRD TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Ava Heinz, Brimfield, 11;
Dayana Haslett, Brownstown-St Elmo, 9;
Lauren Flowers, Carrollton, 12;
Grace Bishop, (Albion) Edwards County, 10;
Sami Oller, (Glen Carbon) Father McGivney, 12;
Anna Herrmann, Hinckley Big Rock, 10;
Alyson Murphy, Mt. Pulaski, 10;
Madisyn Wienstroer, Okawville, 12;
Raeyn Obermeier, Okawville, 12;
Laney Cahoon, Orangeville, 11;
Elaina Rager, Pecatonica, 11;
Alexa Jamison, (Catlin) Salt Fork, 11;
Lucy Corley, (Decatur) St. Teresa, 11;
Sydney Moss, Tuscola, 12;
Bryleigh Fox, W. Central (Winchester/Bluffs), 12

HONORABLE MENTION
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

Hailey Redding, Abingdon-Avon, 11; Taylor Jahn, Ashton Franklin Center, 12; Lexi Seabaugh, Brownstown-St Elmo, 12; Audrey Gilman, Calhoun-Brussels, 11; Macee Rodman, Cowden-Herrick, 11; Lola Nussmeyer, (Albion) Edwards County, 10; Savannah Lynch, (Elgin) St. Edward, 9; Mae Herman, Elmwood, 12; Brea Suits, Goreville, 11; Josie Hughes, Havana, 12; Josie Armstrong, Hume-Shiloh, 12; Ilana Schwartz, (Skokie) Ida Crown, 12; Grace Groezinger, Lena Winslow, 12; Molly Buckles, LeRoy, 12; Landry Smith, Lewistown, 12; Haylee Campbell, Neoga, 12; Brynn Richards, Neoga, 11; Lily Craig, (Ottawa) Marquette, 12; Emily Dana, Peoria Heights, 12; Brianna Brodie, Princeville, 12; Macie Russell, (Catlin) Salt Fork, 11; Paisley Twait, Serena, 12; Makayla McNally, Serena, 12; Angelina Ippolito, (Kincaid) South Fork, 10; Ava Boyer, Tuscola, 11; Saniyya Harvey, (Melrose Park) Walther Christian, 11; Kennady Anderson, (Kewanee) Wethersfield, 12; Grace Lizak, (Des Plaines) Willows Academy, 11; and Jase Burkett, Woodlawn, 12.