IHSA Varsity Boys Basketball: North Chicago at Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills senior Robby Nardini (1) making an excellent layup during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chicago at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago senior Courtex Dixon (red) trying to keep up with Vernon Hills senior Robby Nardini (1) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Cory Levin (white) trying tog et around North Chicago junior Marreon White (32) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Robby Nardini (1) getting his layup up and over attempted block by North Chicago senior Jamero Shelton (red) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago Head Coach Gerald Coleman (center) having a little talk with his Warhawks during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills Head Coach Matt McCarty (center) having a few words with his cougars during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chicago at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago junior Josiah Walls-Baldridge (red) attempting a difficult layup during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago sophomore Simeon Henton (red) heading straight to the basket during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago senior Jamero Shelton (1) getting the lift on a perfect layup during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago senior Courtez Dixon having an excellent jump shot during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Bo Manso (15) trying to keep the ball away from North Chicago's Simeon Henton (left) and Marreon White (right) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago sophomore Kenten Burns (33) having a brilliant fade shot during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Matt Weaver (33) sinking a few free throws during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chicago at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Cory Levin (white) getting the layup over attempted block by North Chicago senior Courtez Dixon (15) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago Assistant Head Coach Cheryl Coleman (left) cheers for her team during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Robby Nardini (white) trying to get around North Chicago freshmen Ishaun Walker (red) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago sophomore Simeon Henton (11) trying to get around Vernon Hills senior Jackie Li (white) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago junior Josiah Walls-Baldridge (45) grabbing a rebound and taking it down court during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago senior Jamero Shelton looking around to start a play during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago sophomore Terrell Grier concentrating at the free throw line during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago senior Jamero Shelton (1) making an exceptional layup while being surrounded by defenders during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Robby Nardini (1) trying to block North Chicago junior Marreon White's (32) layup during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago sophomore Simeon Henton (center) having a quick layup during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago comes in for a huddle to gain some inspiration during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Cory Levin (21) trying tog et around North Chicago junior Josiah Walls-Baldridge (red) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills student fans cheer as their friend scores a couple free throws during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chicago at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago senior Tariq Muhammad (red) interrupting Vernon Hills senior Cory Levin's (white) pass during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills seniors Matt Weaver (white) trying to get the pass off to Jackie Li (14) during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chicago at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

North Chicago becoming a little gloomy near the ending when they realized there won't be a comeback during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 17, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group