By Jeff Vorva
Correspondent
Area basketball teams proved to be strong on the court and in the classroom this season, and St. Laurence was the leader of the pack.
The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association compiled a list of the top academic teams, and the area did well.
In Division 3 girls, St. Laurence was ranked first, followed by Sandburg at second and Reavis ranked fourth. In Division 3 boys, St. Laurence was No. 1 with Lyons fifth, Oak Lawn eighth and Stagg ninth.
In Division 1, Mount Carmel, which finished second in the state in Class 3A, took second behind St. Ignatius.
The team with the highest grade-point average in each legislative district will be presented with a plaque as a coach’s clinic in September.
