Peoria Richwoods boys’ basketball team defeated in IHSA Class 3A state semifinals

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Knights have fallen short in their bid for a state championship.

Peoria Richwoods lost Friday afternoon to Chicago DePaul Prep, 52-41, at the Illinois High School Association Class Three-A state semifinals at the State Farm Center in Champaign.

They will play for third place later in the day, against Mt. Zion, at 6:30 P.M.  Mt. Zion lost to Chicago Mt. Carmel, 65-49, in the first semifinal of the day.

Peoria Richwoods finished 2nd in their last appearance at state in 2010.