How to Watch IHSA Class 4A Tournament Semifinal: Benet Academy vs Evanston: Stream High School Basketball Live, TV Channel

Top-seeded Evanston is challenged by Benet Academy in the first semifinal of the IHSA 4A Tournament.

The IHSA Class 4A Tournament is down to the final four teams starting with the first semifinal. In the first semifinal top-seeded Evanston (30-5) is challenged by third-seeded Benet Academy (31-5). Both teams won their sectionals with the Redwings already upsetting a top-seeded team in the previous round. This is the second game of the season between the teams. Earlier in the season the Wildkits took down the Redwings in a very competitive 59-55 win. That was the last time the Redwings lost a game this season winning 10 straight since between the regular season and the playoffs. The winner here advances to the championship game against either second-seeded Warren Township or third-seeded Rich Township.

How to Watch IHSA Class 4A Tournament, First Semifinal: Benet Academy vs Evanston today:

Game Date: Friday, March 14, 2025

Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

TV: MyNetworkTV (WCIX – Champaign/Springfield/Decatur, IL)

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Since losing to the Wildkits earlier this season the Redwings have been on a roll. They have won seven games by double-figures during this stretch leading to the semifinals. The Redwings are allowing just 43.4 points per game to opponents during this stretch.

In the quarterfinals the Redwings earned a 58-50 win over top-seeded Quincy. They jumped out to an early lead that grew to nine points at the half. Now the Redwings are in a position to get their win back against the Wildkits and advance to the state championship.

For the Wildkits, they were nearly upset in the previous round. They needed a 14-8 final quarter to pull off the 47-43 win over fellow top-seed Glenbard West. After two very competitive games in the previous round and a tough game earlier in the season both the Redwings and Wildkits face off in the first semifinal of the IHSA Class 4A Tournament.

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