Growing up in Rockford, author John Gile had always admired the fabled Rockford West High School basketball teams that won back-to-back championships in the 1950s. But his journey to tell the story about the Warriors took an odyssey all its own. ...
To anyone who's met this sage of basketball wisdom, it's little surprise that he's made a successful living from a sport he just can't get enough of – and enjoys sharing with anyone interested in upping their game. ...
Sixty years ago, the boys basketball team at Hebron High School captured the state championship and became the smallest school ever to win. Learn how this remarkable achievement impacted the lives of the winning players and their hometown. ...
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