Michael Porter Jr. came up big in Denver's Game 3 win over Oklahoma City that gave the Nuggets a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series against the top-seeded Thunder.

Marist’s Lily Porter (22) goes after a loose ball with Lincoln-Way West’s Mackenzie Roesner, left, during a Class 4A Rich Township Sectional final in Richton Park on Thursday Feb. 27, 2025.

"Mr. Porter showed us a different way of life is way bigger than us," Roberts said, "He saved over 1,000 kids, and we're saving over 1,000 kids now. We're just following what he'd started.

Pinewood Prep is riding a five-game win streak, with its last loss coming at the hands of Porter-Gaud. In scoring, Pinewood is led by Tre Green, who puts up 15.5 points a game.