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March 9, 1998
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It has been the state's most successful boys basketball conference so far this postseason, but it's not even the most popular league in Chicago.

The Catholic League doesn't enjoy the prestige of the Public League, but it might be about to take a bigger share of the spotlight. Because while the Public League has one state quarterfinal spot guaranteed, the Catholic League could have as many as three quarterfinalists and possibly two state champions.

Eight of the 15 Catholic League teams won regionals, and South champion Leo will face St. Francis de Sales Tuesday in the Class A Kankakee Supersectional. "I've been saying all year long that from top to bottom, the Catholic League is one of ...

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