St. Charles North High School Boys Basketball 2008-2009 Photo Gallery

JAN. 8, 2009- St. Charles North's Jonathan DeMoss yells as Elgin's Marcus Redburg commits a foul. John Starks | Staff Photographer

MAR. 13, 2009- St. Charles North's Nick Neari, from left, Jonathan DeMoss and Josh Mikes react after the North Stars 51-49 loss to Dundee-Crown Friday in the Elgin Sectional title game. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

JAN. 22, 2009- Larkin's Brandon Cooks draws a foul from St. Charles North's Josh Mikes in the first quarter. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

FEB. 20, 2009- St. Charles North's Mike Kastel goes to the hoop through South Elgin's Tommy Childs (21) and Sam Jordt (32) . Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

FEB. 20, 2009- South Elgin's Tommy Childs looks for a teammate against St. Charles North . Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

MAR. 13, 2009- St. Charles North head coach Tom Poulin and the North Stars watch their chances slip away in the fourth quarter of Dundee-Crown's 51-49 win on Friday for the Elgin Sectional title. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

MAR. 3, 2009- Larkin's Terell John winds around St. Charles North's Mike Kastel to go for a shot in the first quarter of a regional game at Dekalb High School. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

JAN. 8, 2009- Elgin's Aleks Kanic goes up against St. Charles North's Jonathan DeMoss. John Starks | Staff Photographer

MAR. 13, 2009- St. Charles North assistant coaches Rob Pretiss, front, and Chris Young react after a call goes against the North Stars in the fourth quarter of Dundee-Crown's 51-49 win Friday for the Elgin Sectional title. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

MAR. 13, 2009- St. Charles North's Nick Neari shoots a three over Dundee-Crown's Jeff Beck in the third quarter of the Chargers' 51-49 win Friday in the Elgin Sectional. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

FEB. 24, 2009- St. Charles North's Jonathan DeMoss fights his way to the hoop against East Aurora's Jamar Shepard in the first quarter. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

MAR. 6, 2009- St. Charles North's Mike Lefelstein, left, David Johnson and Jonathan DeMoss celebrate with teammates after winning the regional championship in DeKalb. Rick West | Staff Photographer

MAR. 10, 2009- St. Charles North's Jonathan DeMoss and assistant coach Rob Prentiss celebrate the North Stars' victory over Rockford Auburn in a sectional semifinal game at Chesbrough Fieldhouse in Elgin. John Starks | Staff Photographer

MAR. 13, 2009- St. Charles North's Mike Lefelstein, left, and David Johnson react after a call goes against the North Stars in the fourth quarter of Dundee-Crown's 51-49 win Friday for the Elgin Sectional title. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

FEB. 24, 2009- St. Charles North's Nick Neari and East Aurora's Ryan Boatright fight for a rebound in the fourth quarter. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

MAR. 6, 2009- South Elgin's Kyle Osborne tries to pass after getting caught on the baseline during the regional championship in DeKalb. Rick West | Staff Photographer

Nov. 28, 2008 - St. Charles North's Nick Neari scores on a layup in the first quarter during the Thanksgiving tournament at St. Charles East High School. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

FEB. 20, 2009- St. Charles North's Mike Lefelstein goes to the hoop past South Elgin's Jeffrey Lewis. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

Dec. 27, 2008 - Jacobs' Nick Hoffman is surrounded by St. Charles North's defenders including Nick Neari, left and Zach Hirsch. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

FEB. 20, 2009- St. Charles North's Jake Juriga goes to the hoop as South Elgin's Jordan Dobler applies pressure. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

FEB. 24, 2009- St. Charles North's Mike Kastel battles East Aurora's Kevin Lash in the first quarter. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

MAR. 6, 2009- South Elgin's Josh Smith finds little room as he attacks a basket defended by St. Charles North's Zach Hirsch (44) and Mike Kastel during the regional championship in DeKalb. Rick West | Staff Photographer

Dec. 27, 2008 - St. Charles North's Josh Mikes shoots as Jacobs' Mike Barch defends. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

JAN. 22, 2009- St. Charles North's Nick Neari fights Larkin's Brandon Cooks for rebounding position in the second quarter. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

JAN. 8, 2009- Elgin's Steve Edwards is called for charging against St. Charles North's Jonathan DeMoss. John Starks | Staff Photographer

MAR. 13, 2009- St. Charles North fans Michael Schroeder, front left, and Max Novak, far right, dispute a call against the North Stars in the third quarter of their 51-49 loss to Dundee-Crown Friday in the Elgin Sectional. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

MAR. 6, 2009- South Elgin's Josh Smith puts up a shot over St. Charles North's Jake Juriga during the regional championship in DeKalb. Rick West | Staff Photographer

JAN. 22, 2009- St. Charles North's Josh Mikes pulls down a rebound in the second quarter of the North Stars' 69-58 win over Larkin . Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

MAR. 3, 2009- St. Charles North's Josh Mikes plays in a regional game against Larkin at Dekalb High School. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

MAR. 3, 2009- Larkin's Jeff Saurbaugh shoots over St. Charles North's Mike Kastel in the first quarter of a regional game at Dekalb High School. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

Dec. 27, 2008 - St. Charles North's Zach Hirsch passes under pressure from Jacobs' Tim Moran. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

MAR. 13, 2009- St. Charles North's David Johnson, left, and Mike Lefelstein foul Dundee-Crown's Marcus Henry in the fourth quarter of Dundee-Crown's 51-49 win Friday for the Elgin Sectional title. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

Jan. 8, 2009 - St. Charles North's Beau Blakeley swipes at the ball as Elgin's Tim Newcombe passes from his back Thursday. John Starks | Staff Photographer

Nov. 28, 2008 - Proviso West's Robert Covington and St. Charles North's Mike Kastel fight for a rebound during the Thanksgiving tournament at St. Charles East High School. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

Dec. 27, 2008 - St. Charles North's Mike Kastel shoots while challenged by Jacobs' Kevin Arndt. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

MAR. 3, 2009- St. Charles North's Nick Neari plays in a regional game against Larkin at Dekalb High School . Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

FEB. 20, 2009- St. Charles North's Josh Mikes goes to the hoop as South Elgin's Josh Smith applies pressure . Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

MAR. 6, 2009- South Elgin's Jordan Dobler defends St. Charles North's Jonathan DeMoss during the regional championship in DeKalb. Rick West | Staff Photographer

Dec. 27, 2008 - St. Charles North's Brian Pedersen fouls Jacobs' Conrad Krutwig. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

MAR. 6, 2009- St. Charles North's Jonathan DeMoss cuts down a portion of the net after the North Stars win over South Elgin during the regional championship in DeKalb. Rick West | Staff Photographer

FEB. 20, 2009- South Elgin's Alex Sanchez goes for a loose ball . Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

MAR. 3, 2009- St. Charles North's Zach Hirsch, Jake Juriga and Josh Mikes smother Larkin's Garrett McDaniel in the second quarter of a regional game at Dekalb High School. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

MAR. 6, 2009- St. Charles North's Josh Mikes drives past South Elgin's Erik Stade to score during the regional championship in DeKalb. Rick West | Staff Photographer

MAR. 10, 2009- St. Charles North's Jonathan DeMoss splits the defense of Rockford Auburn. John Starks | Staff Photographer

FEB. 24, 2009- St. Charles North's Mike Kastel sinks a shot over East Aurora's Tom Okapal in the third quarter. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

FEB. 20, 2009- St. Charles North's Josh Mikes looks for an outlet against South Elgin. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

FEB. 20, 2009- St. Charles North's Jonathan DeMoss goes to hoop against South Elgin's Josh Smith. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

JAN. 22, 2009- St. Charles North's Zach Hirsch shoots a three-point basket in the third quarter . Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

MAR. 6, 2009- St. Charles North's Mike Kastel is the first to hoist the regional championship plaque after beating South Elgin in DeKalb . Rick West | Staff Photographer

MAR. 10, 2009- St. Charles North's Jonathan DeMoss drives to the basket against Rockford Auburn's Cortavien Wiggins. John Starks | Staff Photographer

JAN. 22, 2009- St. Charles North's Mike Lefelstein shakes off Larkin's Leandre Lee in the third quarter of the North Stars' 69-58 win . Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

Dec. 27, 2008 - St. Charles North's Zach Hirsch sinks a three-pointer as Jacobs' Chris Conrad defends. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

Dec. 27, 2008 - St. Charles North's Nick Neari Saturday shoots as he meets up with a Jacobs defender. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

MAR. 6, 2009- St. Charles North's Jonathan DeMoss scores during the regional championship in DeKalb. Rick West | Staff Photographer

MAR. 3, 2009- St. Charles North's Josh Mikes goes for a shot over Larkin's Terell John in third quarter of a regional game at Dekalb High School. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

Nov. 28, 2008 - St. Charles North's Jake Juriga and Proviso West's Robert Covington battle for a rebound during the Thanksgiving tournament at St. Charles East High School. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

FEB. 20, 2009- St. Charles North's Nick Neari goes to the hoop past South Elgin's Erik Stade. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

MAR. 10, 2009- St. Charles North students celebrate their boys basketball team victory over Rockford Auburn in a sectional semifinal game at Chesbrough Fieldhouse in Elgin. John Starks | Staff Photographer

FEB. 24, 2009- St. Charles North's Jake Juriga fights to pass over East Aurora's Jamar Shepard. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

Dec. 27, 2008 - St. Charles North coach Tom Poulin talks to the North Stars between quarters against Jacobs. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

MAR. 10, 2009- St. Charles North's Nick Neari launches a three-point shot against Rockford Auborn's Xavier Pittman during a sectional semifinal. John Starks | Staff Photographer

MAR. 3, 2009- St. Charles North's Nick Neari makes his way down the court with Larkin's Brandon Cooks breathing down his neck in the second half of a regional game at Dekalb High School. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

JAN. 22, 2009- Larkin's Jeff Saurbaugh shoots as St. Charles North's Mike Kastel defends in the first quarter . Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

JAN. 8, 2009- St. Charles North's Jonathan DeMoss guards Elgin's Steve Edwards. John Starks | Staff Photographer

MAR. 3, 2009- St. Charles North's Nick Neari and Larkin's Brandon Cooks leap for a rebound in first quarter of a regional game at Dekalb High School. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

MAR. 13, 2009- Dundee-Crown's Marcus Henry and St. Charles North's Josh Mikes battle for a rebound in the third quarter of the Chargers' 51-49 win Friday in the Elgin Sectional title game. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

MAR. 10, 2009- St. Charles North's Mike Kastel is fouled by Rockford Auburn's Ayrryous Ford. John Starks | Staff Photographer

Jan. 8, 2009 - St. Charles North's Mike Kastel is fouled by Elgin's Gurveer Raju. John Starks | Staff Photographer

JAN. 22, 2009- Larkin's Terell John and St. Charles North's Mike Kastel battle for a rebound in the second quarter. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer

Dec. 27, 2008 - Jacobs' Tim Moran penetrates the St. Charles North defense. Mary Beth Nolan | Staff Photographer