Frosh/Soph 1/13/2026 Away @ Proviso East The Lady Hornets traveled to Proviso East tonight and lost this conference game 28-23. Their squad was thin this game as the girls only had 2 subs. Early foul trouble was also a contributing factor to this loss. The girls were winning most of the game, however, 2 girls fouled out in the 4th quarter and 1 girl was injured which meant the girls only played with 4 on the floor for the entire duration of the 4th quarter. While the score reflects a loss, the girls won by my standards. They faced tough adversity while only playing with 4 girls for a whole quarter. They worked together, picked each other up, and never gave up. I am proud of them!
Week of January 5th
Varsity
JV The JV Hornets returned to school this week and resumed their season against district rivals Hinsdale Central on Tuesday, 6th. The Red Devils played a very strong game and created havoc with their defense. A strong second half from the Hornets was not enough to overcome a first half deficit. Mali Patel led the way with 4 points, and Jillian Ockrim added another 3 pointer to her strong shooting season.
We next played on Thursday, January 8th vs. St. Francis in a defensive battle. The Hornets only gave up 12 first half points but could not generate much offense of their own. 4 different Hornets had multiple steals in this game. Loolia Zeitoun led the Hornets with 5 points.
Our final game of the week was on Saturday, January 10th and was a close conference game against Morton. We were all tied up at 16 at the half, but the Mustangs pulled away in the second half. Loolia Zeitoun had 6 points and Juliana Mekhiel added 5 of her own to be our top two scorers. 7 different Hornets scored in the game.
Frosh/Soph 1/6/2026 Away @ Hinsdale Central The Hinsdale South freshman/sophomore Lady Hornets traveled to rival school Hinsdale Central for their first game after the holiday break, losing to Central 20-50. Central put on a heavy press against the Hornets and that pressure was not something the girls were able to handle. Leading the Hornets was April Hardy with 13 points, including 5/8 at the free throw line. Kamiyah Spruill contributed 5 points and many offensive/defensive turnovers, and Gabby Meadows scored 4 points. Aaliyah Harris played tough defense while Trinity Garrett and Caroline Kelly had several assists.
1/8/2026 Away @ St. Francis It was a rainy Thursday when the freshman/sophomore Lady Hornets traveled to St. Francis. Luckily the weather and late arrival did not deter our girls. The Hornets won this matchup 32-24. Anna Martic had 2 points and several key assists. Caroline Kelly had 4 points while Kamiyah Spruill scored 5. Her offensive rebounds and quick shots back up to the basket are starting to prove to be effective! Leading the Hornets was April Hardy with 19 points. 4 of those baskets were 3 point shots!
1/10/2026 Home vs Morton Today’s Saturday morning game the freshman/sophomore Lady Hornets hosted Morton. The girls were leading 15-6 at halftime, but Morton put up a good fight in the 2nd half of the game. The final score was 20-19, Hinsdale South wins! The girls never gave up and fought hard. They never quit and had great intensity! April Hardy led the Hornets with 10 points. Caroline Kelly had 6 points, including 1 very crucial free throw in the 4th quarter. Both Gabby Meadows & Aaliyah Harris scored 2 points each. Kamiyah Spruill had more offensive and defensive rebounds that we were able to count!
Week of December 22nd
Varsity The Hornets had a busy and competitive week at the Montini Tournament, playing four games against strong opponents and continuing to grow as a group. The girls battled in every matchup, showed resilience after tough moments, and finished the tournament on a high note.
vs. St. Laurence The Hornets opened the tournament with a hard-fought 54–42 loss to St. Laurence. Despite falling behind in the first half, the girls rallied and outscored St. Laurence in the second half, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome. Hailey Goins led the way with 17 points, knocking down five three-pointers, while Maeve Savage added 16 points and eight rebounds. Sloane Kiefer was named Player of the Game for her outstanding defense and relentless hustle and work on the glass.
vs. Bishop Noll (IN) The Hornets bounced back strong on day two, earning a 52–40 win over Bishop Noll. Maeve Savage led the charge with a double-double of 19 points and 14 rebounds. Sloane Kiefer added her own double-double with 11 points and 12 boards, and Hailey Goins contributed 16 points. Kaleia Lin knocked down a timely three, Anna Wilcox played awesome defense and brought down six rebounds and contributed four assists, and Brynn Diedrich provided an early spark before exiting with a sprained ankle. In a game filled with strong performances, Maeve was named Player of the Game after her dominant all-around effort.
vs. St. Francis The day after Christmas brought another tough battle, as the Hornets fell 52–39 to St. Francis. The game stayed close throughout, with each quarter decided by just a few points, but a cold shooting night from beyond the arc made it difficult to close the gap. Maeve Savage led the team with 18 points and was named Player of the Game for the second game in a row. Sloane Kiefer added 10 points and eight rebounds, while Hailey Goins finished with six points, and Anna Wilcox contributed five points and five rebounds. The girls showed resilience and will get another shot at St. Francis on January 8.
vs. Montini The Hornets closed out the tournament on a high note with a convincing 44–26 win over Montini. Sloane Kiefer earned Player of the Game honors once again after posting a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Maeve Savage continued her consistent play with another double-double as well, finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Hailey Goins added seven points, Anna Wilcox chipped in two points and five rebounds, and Alexis Kuhlman contributed two points and two steals.
The Hornets now head into a short break before returning to action Tuesday, January 6, against Hinsdale Central.
JV The Hornets were hosted by Montini High School for their winter tournament. Many excellent teams were in the tournament and we appreciated being able to play such good competition. Our first game was against DePaul Prep. Both Paige Davison and Loolia Zeitoun scored 3 points to lead the team. DePaul turned in a strong shooting performance and downed the Hornets.
Our second game was against the eventual tournament winner, Marist. Paige Davison extended her streak of consecutive games with a three and once again tied for the lead in points. Lauren Diaz-Day added a three of her own as she continued her strong start to the season after being injured for most of it. Marist's man press defense was too much to handle.
The third game of the tournament was against the home team Montini. Juliana Mekhiel led the way with 4 points and Lauren Diaz-Day added another 3. The Hornets added a buzzer beating 3 to end the third quarter, but fell to Montini.
Our last game of the tournament was a rematch with the St. Laurence Vikings. Lauren Diaz-Day made it three games in a row with a 3, and led us in scoring. Paige Davison and Lilija Kenton tied with 4 rebounds each to close out our tournament appearance.
Week of December 15th
Varsity The Hornets picked up a strong conference win this week with a 49–27 victory over Addison Trail. It was a complete team effort, with contributions up and down the roster. Maeve Savage led the way with 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Hailey Goins added 12 points. Brynn Diedrich chipped in 10 points, and Sloane Kiefer finished with 9 as the Hornets controlled the game from start to finish.
JV The JV Hornets played their closest game of the year against Addison Trail on Friday night. The Hornets and Blazers were tied after the first quarter and kept the game close through half. Loolia Zeitoun proved most of the early offense with 6 first half points, and would finish the night with a team high 10. Despite being down 5 points after the third quarter, the Hornets tied the game up with a minute to go. Alani Flowers made the game tying three and led the team with 5 rebounds. The Blazers hit a big three of their own in the closing seconds and won the game by 5.
We played again Saturday morning to close out the St. Francis Shootout. Our final game saw us play a tough team from Bishop McNamara. The Hornets struggled to slow down the hot shooting Irish, and were down big at half. The Hornet offense made some big shots of their own in the second half with Alani Flowers scoring 8 points courtesy of two 3s. Jillian Ockrim and Juliana Mekhiel each added a 3 of their own as well.
Frosh/Soph 12/16/2025 Home vs Proviso East W 32-24 The Hornets hosted conference school Proviso East and won their game 32-24. This was a fun game as every girl got playing time. April Hardy had a career evening, scoring 29 of the Hornets’ 32 points. She had an incredible performance and was able to dribble penetrate past the Proviso defense easily. Caroline Kelly had the remaining 3 points in the game. This was a great conference win!
12/19/2025 Away @ Addison Trail The Lady Hornet freshman/sophomore team traveled to Addison Trail for the final game of 2025. This was an extremely tough opponent and the girls were also battling several injuries and illnesses. The girls lost this game 35-15. April Hardy led the Hornets with 12 points. Anna Martic hit 1 free throw and Aaliyah Harris had 1 two point basket. As a coach, it was important for my team to keep their heads high and never give up. I can say with confidence that the girls did exactly that. While the score was not the outcome we had hoped for, the girls battled and worked together through its entirety.
Week of December 8th
Varsity The Hornets picked up their first two road wins of the season this week, going 2–0 away from home with wins over Morton and Leyden.
Tuesday at Morton, the Hornets earned a convincing 55–30 victory. Maeve Savage led the way with a dominant double-double, finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Hailey Goins added 11 points. It was a true team performance, with 9 of the team’s 12 players getting into the scoring column.
Friday at Leyden, the Hornets battled through a tough shooting night but still came away with a 45–28 win. Maeve Savage once again carried the offense, posting 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 steals. Hailey Goins chipped in 11 points, Sloane Kiefer recorded 8 points and 10 rebounds, and Anna Wilcox added 5 steals. Despite offensive struggles, the Hornets’ defense set the tone, forcing 30 turnovers to secure the win.
JV The Hornets had a very busy week with 4 games played. Our first game was a close contest at Morton High School. Loolia Zeitoun set a season high for the team with 18 points. Jillian Ockrim added 13 points as well with some excellent long range shooting. Alani Flowers grabbed 7 rebounds to lead the team in that department. JV continued their conference schedule by playing Leyden on Friday. It was a defensive game with both teams pressuring the ball well. Loolia Zeitoun scored 8 points and was closely followed by Juliana Mekhiel who added 7. Freshman Caroline Kelly made her debut for the JV team and scored in the contest.
The Hornets travelled to St. Francis High School on Saturday to begin their participation in the Christmas Classic. Tournament play began against a tough St. Laurence team. After some excellent shooting from the Vikings, the Hornets found themselves down at half. A strong second half run brought the game within a few possessions but the Hornets could not complete the comeback bid. Freshman April Hardy made her debut for the JV roster and led the team with 9 points. Caroline Kelly and Loolia Zeitoun added 6 points each. The Hornets continued play against Evergreen Park. The Hornets took an early lead but lost momentum as the game went on. April Hardy led the team with 6 points. Loolia Zeitoun and Jillian Ockrim added 5 each as well. Jillian also took the first charge of the season for the team.
Frosh/Soph 12/9/2025 The Hinsdale South freshman/sophomore girl’s basketball team traveled to Morton for another intense and close game. The girl’s won this game 32-28! Morton made a 4th quarter run but the girls were able to stand their ground and keep their composure in order to secure the win. Anna Martic & Lilyani Munoz both scored 2 points each. Caroline Kelly hit a 3 point basketball in the 3rd quarter and Kamiyah Spruill secured 4 points. Leading the Hornets was April Hardy. April had another 20 point game, totaling 21 points! The team’s energy and spirit today helped bring home this important conference victory!
Week of December 1st
Varsity The Hornets opened conference play on Tuesday against Downers Grove South, falling 51–46 in a tough overtime battle. After trailing by one at halftime, the girls fought wire-to-wire but could never quite take the lead on an off shooting night. Hailey Goins led the scoring with 15 points, attacking the rim for several key and-one opportunities. Sloane Kiefer added 10 points, Brynn Diedrich scored 9, Maeve Savage had 7, and Anna Wilcox chipped in 5 as the entire team battled to the final whistle.
Saturday brought a strong response as the Hornets secured their first conference win with a 49–29 victory over Willowbrook. It was an exciting game that featured the first varsity minutes for a few players, and the team delivered from start to finish. Hailey Goins paced the offense again with 17 points, while Maeve Savage dominated with a 16-point, 14-rebound double-double, plus 3 steals and a block. Brynn Diedrich brought her trademark energy—leading the team in assists, collecting 4 steals, hitting two threes, and piling up deflections all game long. A great team win with contributions across the board.
JV The Hornets started the week vs Downers Grove South. DGS started the game shooting well and took an early lead. The Hornets were led in the first half by Mali Patel who had 4 points and an impressive block. DGS continued to build their lead in the second half despite strong efforts from multiple Hornets. Loolia Zeitoun had 7 points in the second half. Loolia was also tied for most rebounds in the game with Alani Flowers. Both girls had 6 rebounds, and 3 steals as well.
We wrapped up this week by playing Willowbrook on Saturday. Despite giving up another early lead, the Hornets played great defense in the second quarter to narrow the game going into half. Two clutch second quarter 3 pointers from Paige Davidson and Jillian Ockrim helped mightily. Willowbrook pulled away after halftime, however. Ockrim led the Hornets with 7 points.
Frosh/Soph 12/2/2025 The freshman/sophomore Lady Hornets hosted Downers Grove South today. This was a close and tight game from start to finish but ultimately the girls lost to DGS 31-36. Kamiyah Spruill, Gabby Meadows & Trinity Garrett all contributed 2 points each. Caroline Kelly & Aaliyah Harris both scored 4 points each. Leading the Hornets was April Hardy with 17 points. She had many fast break layups. Anna Martic had several important rebounds.
12/6/2025 The freshman/sophomore Lady Hornets hosted Willowbrook on their home court for a Saturday evening game. The girl’s started off strong and worked together as a team to get this conference win. They beat Willowbrook 36-28. Trinity Garrett had 3 points, Gabby Meadows & Kamiyah Spruill each secured 1 basket, Caroline Kelly had 6 points including 1 three point basket. Leading the Hornets was April Hardy with 21! The entire group cheered April on while she secured her first 20 point game. The girls are really coming together as a team, which is super exciting for a coach to see!
Week of November 24th
Varsity The Hornets put together another gritty team win on Tuesday, topping Metea Valley 39–33 to punch their ticket to the championship game of the Brenda Whitesell Tournament. Maeve Savage led the way with a dominant 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks, while Brynn Diedrich added 7 points and Sloane Kiefer grabbed 7 boards. It was a true team effort from beyond the arc, as six players chipped in to knock down seven threes. The championship game was scheduled for Saturday but was unfortunately canceled due to weather—now the girls turn their focus to their first conference matchup this Tuesday against Downers Grove South.
JV We continued the group stage of our tournament with Warren Township. The Blue Devils started the game hot with a 14-2 run in the first quarter. The Hornets could not dig themselves out of that hole despite an impressive 4th quarter run. The Hornets were led by Lilija Kenton with 7 points and Alani Flowers with 3 points. We closed out our tournament against Metea Valley. It was a close and hard fought game throughout. The Hornets trailed from the start and could not take the lead despite some impressive performances. Loolia Zeitoun scored 12 points and had many steals. Her on ball defense kept the opposing team from finding a good rhythm on offense. Jillian Ockrim added 9 points and numerous steals as well.
Frosh/Soph Tuesday, November 25th The Lady Hornets played their 3rd game of the Brenda Whitesell tournament today. The girls played Metea Valley winning 27-16. They are now 3-0 in the tournament and will play for 1st place on Saturday! The girls started right out of the gate very strong with 8 points in the 1st quarter. Khloe Jones had 4 of those 1Q points. Going into the 4th quarter the game was tight with a score of 20-14. The girls held Metea to only 2 points in the 4th quarter, ultimately helping secure the win. Kamiyah Spruill had 1 point, Trinity Garrett & Khloe Jones both had 4 points each, Aaliyah Harris had 6 points, and leading the Hornets was April Hardy with 12 points. Great job, girls!
Week of November 17th
Varsity The Hornets opened their season with an impressive 3–0 start. In the season opener vs. Oswego, Hinsdale South shook off a slow first quarter and controlled the final three, winning 41–31. Hailey Goins provided the spark with 16 points, while Maeve Savage added 9 points and 6 rebounds. Sloan Kiefer cleaned up the glass with 8 boards and 7 points.
The momentum carried into the first round of the Brenda Whitesell Tournament, where the Hornets pulled off a thrilling double-overtime comeback against Plainfield South after trailing by 13 entering the fourth. Brynn Diedrich delivered a huge performance with 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 steals, while Maeve Savage dominated with a monster 30-point, 10-rebound game. Sloan Kiefer and Anna Wilcox each grabbed 8 crucial boards to help seal the win.
Game three brought another nail-biter, edging Warren Township 39–38 thanks to a clutch three from Kaleia Lin with just 5 seconds left. Savage posted 18 points and 13 rebounds, Goins added 7 points and 6 assists, and Kiefer contributed 7 steals.
Even better than the record is the way this group plays for each other — every win this week was truly a team win, with players off the bench giving valuable minutes, pulling key rebounds, and keeping the energy high. The Hornets are back in action Tuesday vs. Metea Valley in the next round of the tournament.
JV The JV team started their season with a tough matchup against Oswego. The Hornets played hard but struggled offensively in the first half. The team performed better in the second half and we learned a lot about ourselves from the game. Jillian Ockrim led the team in scoring with 5 points. We continued the week against Plainfield South to open our tournament. The Hornets played a much improved brand of basketball against the Cougars. We took a 20-19 lead into the 4th quarter but points became hard to come by and we fell 20-24. Juliana Mekhiel led the Hornets with 5 points and both Jillian Ockrim and Lilija Kenton added 4 points each.
Frosh/Soph Monday, November 17th The Lady Hornets played their first game of the season on their home court against Oswego. The girls lost to Oswego 32-10. Gabby Meadows led the Hornets with 4 points. April Hardy had 3 points; 1 FG & 1 FT. Anna Martin hit an exciting 3 in the 4th quarter which were our only points of the half. The coaching staff saw a lot of positive things in this game and are excited for what’s to come. We know what we need to work on. Turnovers need to be minimized in future games!
Tuesday, November 18th The Freshman/Sophomore Lady Hornets opened up the Brenda Whitesell Thanksgiving Tournament with a win!! The girls played Plainfield South in a tight game from start to finish and ultimately ended up victorious, winning 27-24. The Hornets played with a lot of tenacity and fight and the coaches are very proud of them. Caroline Kelly (9) and April Hardy (9) combined for 18 of the team’s total points. Kamiyah Spruill had 4 points and Aaliyah Harris also had 4 points. Gabby Meadows contributed 1 important free throw in the 4th quarter. This was a huge team effort. Great game, ladies!!!
Saturday, November 22nd The freshman/sophomore Lady Hornets hosted Warren for the 2nd game of the Thanksgiving tournament today. The girls had a great game and beat Warren with a final score of 22-16. April Hardy led the team with 14 points and many defensive steals. Kamiyah Spruill had 6 points and led the team in rebounds. Trinity Garrett also contributed a very crucial 2 point layup in the 4th quarter. Khloe Jones did a fantastic job on both offense and defense including several key steals in the 2nd half. Aaliyah Meadows contributed with strong help defense and the coaches are pleased with how much her post abilities have increased over the past few days. The girls played strong and aggressive and are now 2-0 in the tournament.