Skyhawks top Knights in double OT

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GRAYSLAKE – Some games, shots just don’t fall.

Johnsburg’s girls basketball team had that experience for much of its Fox Valley Conference Fox Division game Wednesday against Grayslake North, but the Skyhawks pulled out the 63-55 victory in double overtime.

Johnsburg coach Mike Toussaint said the Knights put up quite a fight against his team.

“[Grayslake North] played well and beat us up inside,” Toussaint said. “We really struggled, had some breakdowns defensively – it wasn’t a good night. I told the girls that even on bad nights, the good teams find a way to win, and that’s what happened.”

Johnsburg outscored the Knights, 12-4, in the second overtime.

Melissa Dixon and Danielle Slivka each had 17 points for Johnsburg (7-3 overall, 2-0 FVC Fox).

CL Central 43, Woodstock North 36: At Crystal Lake, Erin Frazier scored 19 points as the Tigers (6-3, 1-1) won the FVC Fox Division game.

Ashley Albertz led the Thunder (3-6, 0-1) with nine points.

Woodstock 48, Richmond-Burton 34: At Woodstock, Chrissy Velasquez scored 21 points as Woodstock won the non-conference game.

Tawnee Vermett added nine for the Blue Streaks (3-6). Erin Thomas and Aimee Mercurio each had 10 for the Rockets (2-5).

South Elgin 57, Jacobs 47: At South Elgin, Maria Tamburrino scored 18 points as Jacobs (5-2) lost a non-conference game.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Huntley 78, Woodstock North 36: At Huntley, Justin Frederick scored 16 points as Huntley won the Fox Valley Conference crossover.

Ryan Davenport added 13 points for Huntley (5-0).

Sam Schweder led the Thunder (0-4) with 10 points.

BOYS SWIMMING

St. Viator Invitational: At Arlington Heights, Jacobs had three third-place finishes as the Golden Eagles (278) finished fourth in the seven-team event. St. Ignatius (398) won the event.

Three Golden Eagles finished third in their events: Alec Schmidt in the 50 freestyle (23.50), Ryan Krug in the 500 freestyle (5:32.70), and John Just in the 100 breaststroke (1:06.77).

GIRLS BOWLING

Huntley 2,143, St. Charles North 2,034: At St. Charles, Kacy Kane bowled a 461 series as Huntley prevailed.

Brittany Devine added a 444 series for the Red Raiders.

• Andy Schmidt contributed to this report.