Saturday, November 29, 2014

IHSA Johnsburg Basketball Tournament Championship: Wauconda vs Zion-Benton

Zion-Benton's varsity basketball team lines up for the National Anthem just before the start of the tournament championship game against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton's varsity basketball team lines up for the National Anthem just before the start of the tournament championship game against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton senior Admiral Schofield (5) winning the jump ball over Wauconda to start the Basketball Tournament Championship game at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Wauconda senior Ricky Sidlowski (4) trying to get around Zion-Benton sophomore Damarquis Henry (11) during the Basketball Tournament Championship at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton sophomore Damarquis Henry (white) playing defense on Wauconda junior Bryan Lee (2) during the Basketball Tournament Championship at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton's sidelines applaud their team as the go on a streak of points against Wauconda during the Basketball Tournament Championship at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Wauconda junior Dylan Latiolais (purple) looking around to make a pass while Zion-Benton sophomore Jaalen Ray guards him well during the Basketball Tournament Championship at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Wauconda senior Paul Redmann making a great no look pass during the Basketball Tournament Championship game against Zion-Benton at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Wauconda senior Matthew Bulgarelli (25) trying to get around Zion-Benton senior Devonte Maynard (3) during the Basketball Tournament Championship at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Wauconda junior Bryan Lee sinking another three pointer during the Basketball Tournament Championship game against Zion-Benton at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton junior Donavan Knox (44) trying to make a pass while being doubled covered by Wauconda senior Ricky Sidlowski (right) and junior Danny Stanley (left) during the Basketball Tournament Championship at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton sophomore Damarquis Henry (11) having another excellent basket during the Basketball Tournament Championship game against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton sophomore Jaalen Ray having a great layup during the Basketball Tournament Championship against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton Head Coach Bob Worthington making sure his players are doing exactly what they're suppose to be doing during the Basketball Tournament Championship against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton senior Admiral Schofield (5) having another great basket during the Basketball Tournament Championship against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Wauconda Head Coach Scott Luetschwager getting frustrated with the referees calls during the Basketball Tournament Championship against Zion-Benton at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton junior Kienan Baltimore (white) making a great layup through Wauconda's defense during the Basketball Tournament Championship at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton senior Admiral Schofield (5) having another great basket during the Basketball Tournament Championship against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton senior Admiral Schofield (5) having another great basket during the Basketball Tournament Championship against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton senior Admiral Schofield (5) placing the ball into the net with a layup during the Basketball Tournament Championship against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton junior Kevin Garcia having a beautiful layup during the Basketball Tournament Championship against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton senior Devonte Maynard (3) making a difficult layup against Wauconda during the Basketball Tournament Championship at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton sophomore Jaalen Ray (23) having a great layup during the Basketball Tournament Championship against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton junior Kienan Baltimore (24) trying to split Wauconda's defense with a layup during the Basketball Tournament Championship at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton Head Coach Bob Worthington (right) having a chat with junior, Kevin Garcia (15) during the Basketball Tournament Championship against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton junior Kienan Baltimore (24) trying to get the shot off while being covered by Wauconda during the Basketball Tournament Championship at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton senior Admiral Schofield (5) making a huge layup during the Basketball Tournament Championship against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Wauconda seniors Ricky Sidlowski (left) and Ben Carlson (right) accepting their second place trophy from Johnsburg Athletic Director Tom Ross (blue) after the Basketball Tournament Championship Game against Zion-Benton at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton seniors Devonte Maynard (3) and Admiral Schofield (5) bringing heir first place trophy to their team after winning the Basketball Tournament Championship Game against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton senior Devonte Maynard presenting their first place trophy to their team after winning the Basketball Tournament Championship Game against Wauconda at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton celebrates their win over Wauconda after the Basketball Tournament Championship Game at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Zion-Benton celebrates their win over Wauconda after the Basketball Tournament Championship Game at Johnsburg High School on November 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Friday, November 28, 2014

Libertyville Tree Lighting Ceremony

Huge turnout of friends and families came out for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Fourth and Fifth graders from Butterfield Chorus get ready to sing during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Friends and families listening to the wonderful 4th and 5th grader Butterfield Chorus during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The wonderful Butterfield Chorus consisting of 4th and 5th graders singing carols during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Talent Forum's Footprints Tap Ensemble performed beautifully during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Talent Forum's Footprints Tap Ensemble performed beautifully during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Talent Forum's Footprints Tap Ensemble performed beautifully during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Talent Forum's Footprints Tap Ensemble performed beautifully during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Talent Forum's Footprints Tap Ensemble performed beautifully during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Talent Forum's Footprints Tap Ensemble performed beautifully during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Talent Forum's Footprints Tap Ensemble performed beautifully during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Talent Forum's Footprints Tap Ensemble performed beautifully during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The 4th and 5th graders from Butterfield Chorus watch the Footprints Tap Ensemble perform during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Talent Forum's Footprints Tap Ensemble performed beautifully during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The wonderful Butterfield Chorus consisting of 4th and 5th graders singing carols to welcome Santa who came in by fire truck during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Libertyville Mayor Terry Weppler posing with Little Miss Libertyville, Ella Felinszak, 7, Jr. Miss Libertyville, Kate Recker, 11, Miss Libertyville, Teresa Spagna, 16, and Miss Illinois, Randi Moxi, during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Santa Claus arriving by fire truck during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Master of Ceremonies, Conrad Kowai of Libertyville, doing the count down to light the Christmas Tree during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Libertyville downtown Christmas Tree was lit right on schedule during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

People gather around the lit Christmas Tree to grab portraits with their loved ones during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Santa Claus himself arriving at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville to wish everyone happy holidays during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Santa Claus posing with Little Miss Libertyville, Ella Felinszak, 7, Jr. Miss Libertyville, Kate Recker, 11, Miss Libertyville, Teresa Spagna, 16, and Miss Illinois, Randi Moxi, during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Miss Illinois, Randi Moxi, getting to sit on Santa's Lap and telling him what she would like for Christmas during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

People gather around the lit Christmas Tree with their loved ones during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

People gather around the lit Christmas Tree with their loved ones during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

People gather around the lit Christmas Tree with their loved ones for portraits during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

People gather around the lit Christmas Tree with their loved ones for portraits during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Huge turnout as people conjure around a magnificently brightly lit pine tree during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Master of Ceremonies, Conrad Kowai of Libertyville, doing the count down to light the Christmas Tree during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cook Memorial Park in Libertyville on November 28, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group