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2026 IHSA football playoffs: Semifinal matchups
By Anita Patel
2026-27 girls basketball preview: A preseason look at teams across Will and Grundy county
Anita Patel
Anita Patel
Sports Reporter · Naperville, IL
Anita Patel, a graduate of DePaul University, has over 8 years of experience covering high school athletics for various local publications. She has a deep passion for sports and youth development, often championing the stories of student-athletes making an impact in their communities.
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Providence is coming off a 31-5 season, Bolingbrook went 11-0 in conference play, and several area stars enter the winter chasing 1,000 career points.Here is a team-by-team look at the 2026-27 girls basketball season across the Herald-News area.Plainfield EastHead coach: Tony Waznonis (13th year)Last season: 8-20Key returners: Gianna Thompson, G, sr.; Nini Ramos, G, sr.; KJ Oglesby, G, sr.Key newcomers: Star Fews, G, so.
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; Ella Terry, G, so.; Kennedy Crayton, G, jr.Worth noting: Plainfield East wants to climb out of last season’s 8-20 finish with a versatile roster that has depth. Thompson, an SPC All-Conference pick, enters her senior season within reach of 1,000 career points and will be counted on to lead the turnaround.Plainfield SouthHead coach: Alana Warren (fourth year)Last season: 13-17Key returners: Zahira Edwards, G, sr.
; Carly McDonald, G, sr.; Brooke McDonald, G, so.Key newcomers: Aaniyah Hanley, G, jr.; Alycia Bittle, G, sr.; Sofia Reynoso, G, jr.Worth noting: Plainfield So
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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