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The Beacon-News

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Welcome to the Tribune’s suburban high school sports newsletter, delivering the latest news, notes, stats and scores on your favorite teams and student-athletes weekly. For more Aurora sports news, click here.

West Aurora wrestler Marcus Quintana, much like his brothers, also trains in boxing and MMA. ‘My own style.’

West Aurora’s Marcus Quintana posts win by pin in the 165-pound final of the Class 3A East Aurora Regional.

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Oswego East’s Riley Doggett embraces Aurora University’s dogged, fast-lane style. ‘The best part of our game.’

Riley Doggett nearly doubles her 8.1-point average with 15, as Aurora University rolls to a 94-59 win over Dominican.

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After moving back from Arizona, Jamir Malone provides spark for new-look East Aurora. ‘Definitely surprised.’

Jamir Malone tallies 12 points and six rebounds as East Aurora survives tense moments to top Aurora Central Catholic 63-61.

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Despite Division I football interest, West Aurora’s Richard Bell Jr. expands role in basketball. ‘Big impact.’

Richard Bell Jr. grabs a game-high nine rebounds as West Aurora holds off Ridgewood 59-57 in overtime.

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Amani Meeks inherits leadership role for Kaneland, but then three injuries force an issue. ‘To be aggressive.’

Amani Meeks puts up nine points, 10 rebounds, three steals and two assists for Kaneland in a 61-21 win over Bartlett.

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Unheralded Graham Martinson, another sophomore, makes difference from 3-point line for Yorkville. ‘Earned it.’

Graham Martinson scores a career-high 27 points to lead Yorkville to a 64-60 OT win over St. Charles North.

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Rick Armstrong’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area

Burlington Central makes the biggest move, while Yorkville and Marmion enter the rankings.

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Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County