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Crystal Lake Today
By the People, for the People
Crystal Lake Central knocks off McHenry in Tuesday's sports roundup
Jacobs and Cary-Grove also won in the Fox Valley Conference
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The Crystal Lake Central boys basketball team defeated McHenry 55-38 on Tuesday night. Elsewhere, Jacobs beat Huntley 48-35, Crystal Lake South topped Prairie Ridge 67-58, and Cary-Grove defeated Hampshire 60-47 in Fox Valley Conference action. Other area scores included Burlington Central over Dundee-Crown, Johnsburg beating Plano, Marengo downing Harvard, and Woodstock defeating Sandwich.
Why it matters
The high school basketball season is heating up as teams jockey for position in their respective conferences. These results showcase the competitive nature of the local basketball scene and highlight the standout performances of players across the Northwest Herald coverage area.
The details
In the Crystal Lake Central vs. McHenry game, Bud Shannahan scored 12 points and Danny Spychala added 10 for the Tigers. Adam Anwar led McHenry with 13 points. Elijah Bell paced Jacobs with 15 points in their win over Huntley, while Isaac Muze scored 15 for the Raiders. Noah Cook had 20 points for Crystal Lake South in their victory over Prairie Ridge, and AJ Berndt led Cary-Grove with 21 points in their win against Hampshire.
- The games took place on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
The players
Bud Shannahan
A player for the Crystal Lake Central boys basketball team who scored 12 points in their win over McHenry.
Danny Spychala
A player for the Crystal Lake Central boys basketball team who scored 10 points in their win over McHenry.
Adam Anwar
A player for the McHenry boys basketball team who scored 13 points in their loss to Crystal Lake Central.
Elijah Bell
A player for the Jacobs boys basketball team who scored 15 points in their win over Huntley.
Isaac Muze
A player for the Huntley boys basketball team who scored 15 points in their loss to Jacobs.
The takeaway
The high school basketball season is in full swing, with teams across the Northwest Herald coverage area battling it out for conference positioning and playoff seeding. These results showcase the depth of talent and competitive nature of the local basketball scene, with standout individual performances and close, hard-fought games.
