Spotlight finds University High point guard

Alexis Jenkins chose a smaller school to focus on academics and became a basketball standout
by Alan Sutton, Chicago Tribune 2/20/09

H.S. Boys Varsity Basketball Team Wins 21st game of the season!

The Maroons just keep “rolling”.  Wednesday’s 46-43 win in overtime over a tough Nazereth team, marked the 21st win of the year, and 16 straight, The Best In School History! 
The Maroons were led by Senior Captain Zeke Upshaw, who had one of the best games of his great career. He had 24 points, 10 rebounds [...]

20 win seasons for both girls and boys varsity basketball

Congratulations to our girls and boys varsity basketball teams on achieving
20 wins this season.
The girls are currently 22-2 and host the IHSA 3A regional championship in
Upper Kovler this week. The Maroons play Tuesday night at 8:00 and very
likely Thursday at 7:30 for the regional championship.
Special thanks to Seniors Johanna Heineman-Pieper and Alexis Jenkins for
their outstanding [...]

A ‘program defining win’ for the Maroons

by Scott Powers, Chicago Sun-Times 1/29/09

H.S. Boys Varsity Basketball Team Earns 20th Win of the Season!!!

What a history -filled year for the Maroons. By defeating a very good Robenson team 67-57, the Maroons made history with their 20th win of the season (15 in a row), the best in school history!!! The Maroons are 20-3 overall, and (11-1) in the conference. We are seeded #3 in the King Sectional(highest seed [...]

MS Girls 8th Grade Basketball ends the season with a victory over MPA, 26-21.

The girls played with as much heart and determination as they have ever displayed in this exciting matchup against MPA on Wednesday night.  They came away with a victory, ending the season with a 6-12 record.

Seventh Grade Girls End Season with Victory Over MPA!

The seventh grade girls ended their season this evening with a 12 - 5 win over Morgan Park Academy.  The girls played in upper Kovler in front of an excited crowd.  The girls did not disappoint their fans as we pulled ahead in the first quarter and maintained our lead throughout the game.  Great season [...]

H.S. Boys Varsity Basketball Team defeated Bremen 50-40.

The Maroons won their 19th game of the season by defeating Bremen 50-40. The win puts the Maroons @ 19-3 overall and (11-1) in the conference. It was the teams 14th straight victory. The Maroons were led by senior G/F Zeke Upshaw with 18 points 7 rebounds and 2 blocks. Junior G/F Daniel Levine had [...]

U High Track Starts Season Successfully

The U High Track Team opened the season Friday night against Jones College Prep, North Shore, Urban Prep, Loyola Academy and St Ignatius  at Crown Field House. They had some outstanding performances. Taking firsts were: Leah Sibener in the 55 dash, Aoife MacMahon in the 1600 run, the 4 x 200 relay of Emma Davis, [...]

H.S. Boys J.V. Basketball Team defeated Latin 31- 27 for the ISL Tournament Chanpionship!

The H.S. Boys J.V. Basketball Team won the ISL Tournament Championship for the second consecutive year by deafeating Latin 31-27. The young Maroons beat North Shore in the semi-final 64-38, and then won the CHAMPIONSHIP ! It was a champoinship weekend for the Boys Basketball program. Maroon Pride! Work Hard!