Sunday, January 27, 2013

Pinewood Derby at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa

Colorful cars line up to be raced at the Pinewood Derby at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Shiny trophies lined up for the winners at the Scout's Pinewood Derby at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

All different types of colorfully designed Pinewood Derbies ready to be raced at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

James Gaskill, 7 of Lindenhurst, has a wonderfully unique designed Pinewood Derby racer as the "Bowling Lightning" at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Colorful cars line up to be raced at the Pinewood Derby at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

A Wall of all the participating scouts Pinewood Derbies were shown at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Kedrick Mabon with son Kevon, 11 of Lindenhurst, look at all the participants Pinewood Derbies at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Scout's Pinewood Derby at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Chris Bridges of Lindenhurst starts the racers at the Pinewood Derby at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Cub and Boy Scouts line up to watch their cars and friend's cars race at the Pinewood Derby at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Cub and Boy Scouts line up to watch their cars and friend's cars race at the Pinewood Derby at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Daniel Bachinger, 8 of Lindenhurst, looks through the finish line while his car races during the Pinewood Derby at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Garren Degong, 8 of Wadsworth, watches as his car races during the Pinewood Derby at the Antioch Township Center in Lake Villa. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

St. Rafael the Archangel Church Completion of First Phase

St. Rafael the Archangel Church in Old Mill Burn celebrating the completion of first phase with food, music and tours. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

St. Rafael the Archangel Church in Old Mill Burn celebrating the completion of first phase with food, music and tours.  Builder Jay Bradarich of Homer Glen, Illinois looks over sketches for the alter. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

St. Rafael the Archangel Church in Old Mill Burn celebrating the completion of first phase with food, music and tours.  Kim Bradarich of Homer Glen, Illinois, wife of the builder, looks at sketches of the planned alter. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

St. Rafael the Archangel Church in Old Mill Burn celebrating the completion of first phase with food, music, tours and sketches of the final plans. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

St. Rafael the Archangel Church in Old Mill Burn celebrating the completion of first phase with food, music and tours. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

St. Rafael the Archangel Church celebrates the completion of first phase, this photo illustrates how the front window will be finished with stained glass. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

St. Rafael the Archangel Church in Old Mill Burn celebrating the completion of first phase with food, music and tours.  Bailey, 12 with her mother, Aive Yturralde, from Antioch, look at the final planned sketches of the church. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

St. Rafael the Archangel Church in Old Mill Burn celebrating the completion of first phase with food, music and tours. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Father John Jamnicky explains the completion of the first phase of St. Rafael the Archangel Church in Old Mill Burn. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Father John Jamnicky explains the completion of the first phase of St. Rafael the Archangel Church in Old Mill Burn. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

St. Rafael the Archangel Church in Old Mill Burn celebrating the completion of first phase with food, music and tours. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

St. Rafael the Archangel Church in Old Mill Burn celebrating the completion of first phase with food, music and tours. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

St. Rafael the Archangel Church in Old Mill Burn celebrating the completion of first phase with food, music and tours. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Saturday, January 26, 2013

IHSA Varsity Boys Basketball: Mundelein at Warren

Warren Junior Adrian Deere lays one up against Mundelein in Boy's Varsity Basketball. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Mundelein Senior Quinn Pokora has a brief meeting with his head coach, Richard Knar during the Varsity Basketball game at Warren. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Warren Senior Shayne White tries to bring the ball up court with Mundelein's Dylan Delaquila guarding nicely during the Varsity Basketball game at home. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Mundelein's bench jumps up applauding during the tight fourth quarter against Warren in Boy's Varsity Basketball. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Mundelein Junior Nate Williams scoring another basket for his team against Warren. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Warren Senior Aarias Austin challenges Mundelein's Diamond Hood during the Varsity Basketball game at Warren. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Despite being completely covered Mundelein's Chino Ebube manages to score against Warren during the Varsity Basketball game. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Warren fans cheer and make jokes during the Boy's Varsity Basketball game against Mundelein. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Mundelein Junior Nate Williams takes some free throws during the Varsity Basketball game against Warren Township High School. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Warren Senior Aarias Austin flys down court at home against Mundelein's Varsity Basketball team. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Warren's Aarias Austin lays one up over Mundelein's Sean O'Brien during the Varsity Basketball game at Warren. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Mundelein's Head Coach, Richard Knar reacts confusingly after a debatable call during the Varsity Basketball game against Warren. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Mundelein's Sean O'Brien blocks Warren's Aarias Austin's lay up during the Varsity Basketball game. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Warren's Adrian Deere looks around to make some plays with Mundelein's Nate Williams playing defense during the Boy's Varsity Basketball game at Warren. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Mundelein's bench jumps up applauding during the tight fourth quarter against Warren in Boy's Varsity Basketball. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Warren's Adrian Deere scoring another basket against Mundelein during the Varsity Basketball game at Warren. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Warren's Adrian Deere brings in a sweet lay up against Mundelein at home during the Varsity Basketball game. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Warren Junior James Betori sinks a beautiful three pointer against Mundelein at home. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Mundelein's Head Coach Richard Knar explaining some plays just before the start of the Boy's Varsity Basketball game against Warren Township High School. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Warren Township High School Head Coach Ryan Webber talks briefly with his team during a timeout against Mundelein at home during the Boy's Varsity Basketball. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Friday, January 18, 2013

IHSA Varsity Boys Basketball: Maine East at Highland Park

Jacob Baim, 15 of Highland Park, sings the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Boy's Basketball game against Maine East in Highland Park. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Ezeke Omeke (22) of Maine East wins the jump ball against Highland Park's Brandon Krawitz (35) at the start of the Boy's Varisy Basketball game in Highland Park. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Maine East Freshman Ezeke Omeke (22) plays defense against Highland Park Sophomore Jordan Krawitz (51) during the Varsity Basketball game. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Highland Park Senior Sam Iden defending Maine East Junior Justin Brooks at the Varsity Boy's Basketball game in Highland Park. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Highland Park Sophomore Luke Norcia (11) challenges Maine East Sophomore Abby George (2) during the Varsity Basketball game in highland Park. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Highland Park Sophomore David Sachs brings the ball down court against Maine East at home in Boy's Varsity Basketball. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Maine East Sophomore Abby George (2) trying to make some plays against Highland Park in Boy's Varsity Basketball. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Highland Park's Luke Norcia battles Maine East's Urchit Chokshi at home during the Boy's Varsity Basketball game. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Highland Park's bench watches anxiously while they play Maine East at home in Boy's Varsity Basketball. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Ben Apter, 18 of Highland Park rocks out on the drums during the Highland Park vs Maine East at home Boy's Varsity Basketball game. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Highland Park High School's band plays strong while their Varsity Basketball team battles Maine East at home. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Highland Park High School Head Coach Paul Harris explaining some plays just before the start of the Varsity Basketball game against Maine East at home. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Maine East Freshman Ezeke Omeke dribbles through a couple of Highland Park players during the Varsity Basketball game. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Maine East Head Coach showing his team some plays just before the start of the Varsity Basketball game in Highland Park. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Highland Park Senior Sam Shrago brings in a nice layup against Maine East's Evan Nazzal. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Highland Park's Jordan Krawitz brings in a nice layup against Maine East at home. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Highland Park's Brandon Krawitz battles for the rebound against Maine East at home in Boy's Varsity Basketball. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Highland Park High School battles Maine East at home in Boy's Varsity Basketball. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Highland Park Senior Sam Shrago starting for his Varsity team against Maine East at home. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media