IHSA Varsity Boys Basketball: Vernon Hills at Carmel

Vernon Hills Varsity Basketball Head Coach Matt McCarty goes over some plays with his team just before the start of the Basketball game against Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Catholic High School's student fans all dressed up and ready to go, respecting their country during the National Anthem, just before the start of the Varsity Basketball game against Vernon Hills, in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior Michael Barr getting blocked by Vernon Hills Junior Lem Turner during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Varsity Basketball team reacts to scoring a few more points even though they're down to Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior Michael Barr trying to score another, playing defense is Vernon Hills Junior Matt Weaver during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior Nickai Poyser brings the ball down court, looking to make a play against Vernon Hills during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Battle for the ball with Carmel Senior Billy Kirby #24 and Vernon Hills Junior Robby Nardini #1, during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior Billy Kirby #24 wins the ball from Vernon Hills Junior Robby Nardini #1, during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior John George #21 with Vernon Hills Senior Michael Mariella playing defense during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Junior Cory Levin #21 making some plays during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Senior Jake Boyer #2 making some plays during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior John George #21, making a brillant lay-up against Vernon Hills during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Junior Lee Bowen #50, making a fine lay-up against Vernon Hills during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior Michael Barr #22 passing the ball with Vernon Hills players surrounding him during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Sophomore Christopher Duff Jr dribbling the ball around Vernon Hills players during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High Schoolin Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior Billy Kirby bronging the ball down court during the Varsity Basketball game against Vernon Hills at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior Nickai Poyser #20, bringing the ball in for a lay-up against Vernon Hills during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Pom-Poms Christmas Dance with Reilly Clatch, 15 of Long Grove, performing at halftime during the Varsity Basketball game against Vernon Hills at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Junior Sam Rattner dribbling the ball straight to the basket during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Junior Matt Weaver looking around to make some plays during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Seniors Nickai Poyser #20 and Billy Kirby #24 get the rebound against Vernon Hills during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Junior Lem Turner #32, scoring a nice lay-up during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior John George looking to make a pass with Vernon Hills Junior Bo Manso guarding him during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Student Fans going nuts during the Varsity Basketball game against Vernon Hills at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Junior Robby Nardini #1 bringing the ball down court with  Carmel Sophomore Shareif Belser-Bailey #15 staying with him during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Junior Robby Nardini #1 making an excellent lay-up after a breakaway during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Carmel Sophomore Shareif Belser-Bailey #15 looking where to pass during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Junior Matt Weaver #33 bringing the ball down quick during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Junior Robby Nardini looking for a play during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Junior Bo Manso #10 making the moves on Carmel Junior Lee Bowen #50, during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Junior Robby Nardini #1 making a great shot with Carmel players all around him during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Junior Robby Nardini #1 concentrating deeply at the free throw line during the Varsity Basketball game at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media