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Sophia Towne scored 17 points as Nazareth beat Loyola 55-23 to win its second girls basketball state title in four seasons.

Nazareth advanced to its fourth state-title game since 2022.

Lyla Shelton and Sophia Towne combined for 35 points as Nazareth beat Waubonsie Valley 54-42 in the Class 4A Lyons Supersectional.

Kelly had two state medalists in Sara Martinez Lopera and Yazmine Garcia, who finished second and fourth at their respective weights.

BYU recruit Stella Sakalas had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds in a sectional-final win against Downers Grove North.

See which team moved into the rankings after regional week.

Check out updates on the area’s top teams.

Mount Carmel’s Liam Kelly won his second title after getting a court order allowing his return to the state series.