Smith paces Vernon Hills victory

Girls basketball

Vernon Hills 48, Lake Forest Academy 39: In the Cougar Classic, Sydney Smith rolled up 23 points and 5 rebounds to lead Vernon Hills. In the third quarter, Smith hit all three of her 3-pointers.

Bogan 65, Warren 52: In the New Trier Thanksgiving tournament, Bogan used tough defense and 17 steals to get a win over Warren. Kristin O’Brien led Warren with 16 points while teammate Hailey Leinart chipped in with 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Cary-Grove 55, Lakes 33: Ellie Haviland had 14 points to lead Lakes, which was down 19-2 by the end of the first quarter.