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Fired-up Stevenson tops Vernon Hills

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Stevenson's Alex Elzinga pulls down a rebound Tuesday night at Vernon Hills.

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Vernon Hills' Sydney Smith launches a shot from halfcourt at the end of the first quarter against Stevenson on Tuesday.

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Vernon Hills' Meri Bennett-Swanson celebrates during Tuesday's game against Stevenson.

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Stevenson's Taylor Buford, left, and Vernon Hills' Haley Lieberman scramble on the floor for a loose ball Tuesday night at Vernon Hills.

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Vernon Hills' Sydney Smith, right, drives on Stevenson's Alex Elzinga on Tuesday night at Vernon Hills.

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Alex Elzinga had no difficulty getting fired up for Tuesday’s showdown in Vernon Hills. Elzinga and all of her Stevenson teammates knew Vernon Hills carried an 18-0 record to the court. Moreover, the Patriots senior has forged some strong relationships with several Cougar players. The visitors carried that emotion throughout the contest to beat Vernon Hills 50-43.

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