Article updated: 11/19/2012 10:41 PM

O’Mara, Benet make the transition

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Sean O'Mara of Benet Academy is fouled, as he goes up for a shot, by Derek Westman of Naperville North during the "Hoops for Healing" boys basketball tournament, Monday in Naperville.

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Jayson Winick of Naperville North drives around Collin Pellettieri of Benet Academy during the "Hoops for Healing" boys basketball tournament, Monday in Naperville.

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Anothny Rehayem (2) of Naperville North drives around Colin Bonnett of Benet Academy during their "Hoops for Healing" boys basketball tournament, Monday.

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Josh Yesufu (15) of Benet Academy drives around Zack Tuxhorn of Naperville North during the "Hoops for Healing" boys basketball tournament, Monday in Naperville.

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On Saturday night Sean O'Mara served as the starting left tackle in Benet's Class 7A semifinal loss to Lincoln-Way East. Within 48 hours O'Mara transformed into a high-profile 6-foot-9 junior center as if he'd been practicing with his team all along. With one practice under his belt, O'Mara nailed all six of his shots in the opening 10 minutes to stake Benet to a healthy lead that became a 47-39 victory over Naperville North in the opening round of the Hoops For Healing tournament on the Huskies' home floor.