Vernon Hills' Meri Bennett-Swanson, left, and Lauren Webb celebrate their 39-31 Class 3A supersectional win over Burlington Central at Hoffman Estates High School on Monday night.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff Photographer
Vernon Hills players react after their 39-31 Class 3A supersectional victory over Burlington Central in Hoffman Estates Monday night.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff Photographer
Montini's Malayna Johnson collides with Phillips' Zemoria Jernigan during Monday's Class 3A supersectional game at Hinsdale Central.
Bev Horne | Staff Photographer
Montini are the supersectional champions after defeating Phillips Monday.
Bev Horne | Staff Photographer
Huntley's Amanda Kaniewski laughs with teammate Kayla Barreto after defeating Wheaton Warrenville South Monday in the Class 4A Dundee-Crown supersectional game in Carpentersville.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Wheaton Warrenville South's Olivia Linebarger chases a loose ball with Huntley's Amanda Kaniewski and Haley Ream Monday in the Class 4A Dundee-Crown supersectional game in Carpentersville.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Rolling Meadows' players celebrate with the supersectional trophy after defeating Evanston Monday in Skokie.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
Rolling Meadows' Jenny Vliet and Jackie Kemph celebrate as the fans rush the floor after beating Evanston in Class 4A Niles West supersectional Monday in Skokie.
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Rolling Meadows' Jackie Kemph drives on Evanston's Sierra Clayborn during Monday's supersectional game.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
Rolling Meadows' Jenny Vliet, left, and Jackie Kemph celebrate after beating Evanston Monday night.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
Conant's Joey Ranallo, left, attempts a steal from Hoffman Estates' Jimmy Ward during Wednesday's game at Hoffman Estates.
JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer
Conant's Ryan Blaha, right, blocks the shot of Hoffman Estates' Olu Adelaja during Wednesday's game at Hoffman Estates.
JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer
Jacobs' Chrishawn Orange and Dundee-Crown's Trent Muscat tangle on the floor during Wednesday's Jacobs Class 4A regional game in Algonquin.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Larkin's Hannibal Marshall hugs teammates after their Class 4A regional win over Elgin on Wednesday.
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Lake Zurich's Ryan Roach. left, and Mundelein's Dylan Delaquila dive on the floor for a loose ball during the Class 4A regional semifinal boys basketball game at Lake Zurich High School Wednesday.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
Bartlett's Lance Whitaker and Leyden's Nick Best watch a loose ball in Thursday's 4A York regional game in Elmhurst.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Bartlett's Billy Kramer and Leyden's Nick Best compete for a rebound in Thursday's 4A York regional game in Elmhurst.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Vernon Hills' Shannon Healey and Tori Smith celebrate Friday's semifinal victory over Montini in the state Class 3A girls basketball game in Normal.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Vernon Hills' Sydney Smith celebrates with her coaches after they beat Montini in overtime at the state Class 3A girls basketball semifinals in Normal on Friday.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Rolling Meadows' Jackie Kemph is hugged by Jenny Vliet at the end of Friday's Class 4A girls basketball game in Normal.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Neuqua Valley's Jabari Sandifer is lifted by the fans after defeating Waubonsie Valley 69-61 in Class 4A boys basketball regional finals at Oswego East on Friday.
Bev Horne | Staff Photographer
West Aurora's Jontrell Walker, 10, gets his hands on the regional championship plaque following their win over Geneva Friday in Wheaton.
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Geneva's Connor Chapman walks off the floor as West Aurora players celebrate following their regional win Friday.
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Larkin's Hannibal Marshall cuts off a piece of the net after the Royals defeated St. Charles North in the Class 4A regional championship game on Friday.
Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer
Vernon Hills' Brie Bahlmann kisses the second place trophy held by Sydney Smith following Saturday's 3A Class state girls basketball game in Normal.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Vernon Hills' Brie Bahlmann and Quincy's Kristen Gengenbacher battle for a loose ball during the 3A Class state girls basketball championship game in Normal on Saturday.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Montini's Kelly Karlis goes airborne over Morton's Sarah Livingston during Saturday's Class 3A girls state basketball third-place game in Normal.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Montini's Malayna Johnson passes to a teammate against Morton in the Class 3A girls state basketball third-place game in Normal on Saturday.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Rolling Meadows' Jackie Kemph gets tripped up by Marian's Kauai Bradley during Saturday's Class 4A 2013 girls basketball championship game in Normal.
Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer