Barrington's Aoife Callanan, left, and Buffalo Grove's Amanda Salzman dive to the floor while trying to gain possession of a loose ball during Friday's game.

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St. Charles East's David Mason stretches for a rebound over East Aurora's Tyree Willis Monday at the Ron Johnson Thanksgiving Tournament in St. Charles.

John Starks | Staff Photographer

Buffalo Grove's Andrew Apel, center, drives on Elgin's Arie Williams, right, and Ryan Sitter during Monday's game at the Bison Classic Thanksgiving Tournament in Buffalo Grove.

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Buffalo Grove's Luke Potnick, center, battles for a rebound with Elgin's Tanner Bednar, Malik Parham-Dunner and Eric Sedlack during Monday's game in Buffalo Grove.

Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

Stevenson's Jalen Brunson, right, drives on Grayslake Central's Jacob Vargo during their game at the Bison Classic Thanksgiving Tournament Monday.

Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

Glenbard South's Jeske drives the ball during Tuesday's game against Glenbard West.

Paul Michna | Staff Photographer

Mundelein's Nate Williams, right, drives on Lakes' TJ Edwards Tuesday night at Mundelein High School.

Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

Naperville Central's Nick Czarnowski puts up a shot against Metea Valley during Wednesday's Hoops for Healing Tournament at Oswego.

Paul Michna | Staff Photographer

Fremd's Ashley McConnell gets the ball stripped by Rolling Meadows' Sami Kay as she drives to the hoop during their game Wednesday night at Lake Zurich High School.

Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

Lake's Alexis Lee, right, and Cary-Grove's Hannah Phillips battle for a rebound during their game Wednesday night at Lake Zurich High School.

Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

Rolling Meadows' Alexis Glasgow, right, and Fremd's Brianna Lewis chase a loose ball during their game Wednesday night at Lake Zurich High School.

Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

St. Charles East's David Mason and Dan Wilkerson sandwich St. Joseph's Karriem Simmons as they fight for a rebound on Friday.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

Aurora Christian captains Josh Kok, left, Brandon Mayes and Chad Beebe hold up the championship trophy after their win over Tolono Unity during Friday's Class 3A state championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

Mundelein's Sean O'Brien, back, and Thomas Gandolfi apply some tough defense against Waukegan's Cornell Fort during their game Friday night at Mundelein High School.

Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

Montini's Dimitri Taylor, 23, hauls in a pass during Saturday's Class 5A state title game against Morris at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

Montini quarterback Alexander Wills, 6, is hoisted in the air by teammate David Sarkan, 66, after their win over Morris in Saturday's Class 5A state title game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

Cary-Grove's Kasey Fields, 22, is overcome with emotion following the Trojans loss to Crete-Monee during Saturday's Class 6A state title game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

Cary-Grove's Zach Marszal, 41, attempts to break up a Crete-Monee play during Saturday's Class 6A state title game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

Glenbard West's Devante Toney, 22, and his teammates erupt in excitement as the defense stops Lincoln-Way East as the clock expires during Saturday's Class 7A state title game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

The Glenbard West captains hoist the championship trophy after their win over Lincoln-Way East during Saturday's Class 7A state title game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

Glenbard North's Brian Murphy bows his head following the Panthers loss to Mt. Carmel during Saturday's Class 8A state title game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

Glenbard North's Joe Fierro, 53, puts a big hit on Mt. Carmel's Ivan Strmic during Saturday's Class 8A state title game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Rick West | Staff Photographer