Southwestern improves to 19-13 and advances to play top-seeded Staunton (27-4) for the regional championship at 7 p.m. Friday. The Birds are seeking their first regional trophy since 2006. “It ...

Southwestern took its one-two scoring punch on the road Tuesday and it was a hit - at least to the Piasa Birds. Ian Brantley ... overall and 2-3 in the Western Illinois Valley Conference.

Marquette Catholic's Chase Jones (32) and Southwestern's Ian Brantley (left) watches Jones' shot fall to give the Explorers a two-point lead with 5.8 seconds left in the fourth quarter on ...