IHSA Varsity Girls Basketball: Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills

Four members of the VernonHills Chamber Choir sing the National Anthem, from left is junior Kevin Boes, senior Lynette Huerta, junior Zachary Kurzenberger, and junior Mia Dolce, just before the start of the Varsity Girls Basketball game against Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills lines up for the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Basketball game against Graysake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Grayslake Central lines up for the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills Kasey Firnbach (14) winning the jump ball over Grayslake Central senior Connor Eschrich (25) to start the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Kasey Firnbach (14) trying to find another route to the basket during the Varsity Basketball game against Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Kristen Guglielmi (13) getting around Grayslake Central senior Connor Eschrich (25) on her way to the basket during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills Head Coach Paul Brettner (center) giving his Cougars an inspirational speech in-between quarters during the Varsity Basketball game against Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills Head Coach Paul Brettner (right) having a brief moment with senior Kristen Guglielim (13) during the Varsity Basketball game against Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills Head Coach Paul Brettner (right) having a brief moment with senior Kristen Guglielim (13) during the Varsity Basketball game against Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Monica Bahlman (33) getting her layup disrupted by Grayslake Central senior Juliana Frusolone (24) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Katie Brettner (white) having an excellent jump shot clear away from attempted block by Grayslake Central senior Juliana Frusolone (24) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Mia Polisky (12) and Grayslake Central freshmen Ania Barnes (green) battle for a rebound during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills Head coach Paul Brettner (center) having a quick chat with his Cougars during the Varsity Basketball game against Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Grayslake Head Coach Steve Iken (center) having a quick chat with junior Quin Garbett (5) and senior Lauren Spaulding (15) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Grayslake Central junior Quin Garbett (5) bringing the ball in for a layup during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Grayslake Central junior Kelly Moroney making a quick pass during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Monica Bahlmann (33) trying not to let Grayslake Central senior Connor Eschrich (25) get past her during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Grayslake Central senior LaurenSpaulding (15) looking around to make a pass during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Grayslake Central junior Kelly Moroney (10) driving to the net around Vernon Hills junior Dana Meline (white) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Haley Lieberman (white) staying with Grayslake Central senior Lauren Spaulding (green) as she drives down court during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills sophomore Becky Bahlmann (23) looking around to make a pass while Grayslake Central senior Juliana Frusolone (right) guards her during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Grayslake Central senior Lauren Spaulding (green) trying to get the block on Vernon Hills senior Kasey Firnback (14) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills sophomore Becky Bahlmann speeding down court heading straight to the basket during the Varsity Basketball game against Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Grayslake Central freshmen Ania Barnes grabbing a rebound during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills junior Danielle Comitor having a jump shot during the Varsity Basketball game against Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Grayslake Central freshmen Ania Barnes (20) battling for the rebound with Vernon Hills senior Mia Polisky (12) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Kasey Firnbach (14) getting the block on Grayslake Central senior Juliana Frusolone (green) allowing Vernon Hills sophomore Becky Balhmann (23) to drive to the net during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Haley Lieberman making a quick pass during the Varsity Basketball game against Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills sophomore Becky Bahlmann speeding down court heading straight to the basket during the Varsity Basketball game against Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Grayslake Central senior Lauren Spaulding (15) getting the block on Vernon hills junior Dana Meline (3) to allow Grayslake junior Kelly Moroney (10) to bring the ball to the basket during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Kasey Firnbach (14) sinking a three pointer during the Varsity Basketball game against Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Grayslake Central senior Lauren Spaulding (green) trying to strip the ball away from Vernon Hills senior Katie Brettmann (15) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Katie Brettmann (white) getting the layup off and over attempted block by Grayslake senior Kayley Larson (right) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Grayslake Central senior Connor Eschrich (25) playing some great defense on Vernon Hills senior Katie Brettmann )15) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills senior Haley Lieberman bringing the ball down court during the Varsity Basketball game against Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon hills senior Monica Bahlmann (33) battling for the ball with Grayslake Central senior Connor Eschrich (green) during the Varsity Basketball game at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Vernon Hills Head Coach Paul Brettner (right) having a quick chat with senior Monica Bahlmann (33) during the Varsity Basketball game against Grayslake Central at Vernon Hills High School on December 11, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group