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Stevenson topples Edwardsville

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Stevenson's Jalen Brunson lets out a shout as his team closes in on a victory over Edwardsville during the Class 4A boys basketball state semifinals at Carver Arena in Peoria on Friday.

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Stevenson celebrates its 60-49 victory over Edwardsville during the Class 4A boys basketball semifinals at Carver Arena in Peoria on Friday.

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Stevenson's Matt Morrissey, left, closely guards Edwardsville's Armon Fletcher during the Class 4A boys basketball state semifinals at Carver Arena in Peoria on Friday.

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Stevenson's Justin Berkson cheers on his team from the bench during the Class 4A boys basketball state semifinals at Carver Arena in Peoria on Friday.

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Stevenson's Cameron Green claps for his team as the Patriots close in on a victory over Edwardsville during the Class 4A boys basketball state semifinals at Carver Arena in Peoria on Friday.

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Edwardsville's Drew Curtis, left, fouls Stevenson's Jalen Brunson during the Class 4A boys basketball state semifinals Friday at Carver Arena in Peoria.

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Stevenson's Andrew Stempel drives hard to the basket against Edwardsville defender Drew Curtis during the Class 4A boys basketball state semifinals at Carver Arena in Peoria on Friday.

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Stevenson's Andrew Stempel, right, takes the ball from Edwardsville's Tre' Harris during the Class 4A boys basketball state semifinals at Carver Arena in Peoria on Friday.

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Stevenson's Connor Cashaw drives hard to the basket against Edwardsville's Drew Curtis during the Class 4A boys basketball state semifinals at Carver Arena in Peoria on Friday.

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Stevenson's Jalen Brunson hits a shot from the corner during the Class 4A boys basketball state semifinals at Carver Arena in Peoria on Friday.

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Stevenson and sophomore guard Jalen Brunson weren't intimidated by Illinois high school basketball's biggest stage, producing a 60-49 victory over Edwardsville in the Class 4A state semifinals Friday in Peoria. The Patriots earned the program's first state championship game appearance and will meet Duke-bound standout Jabari Parker and Simeon for the title at 8:15 p.m. Saturday.