Saturday, February 7, 2015

IHSA Varsity Boys Basketball: Stevenson at Zion-Benton

Zion lines up for the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion's Varsity Cheering Squad lines up for the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Jalen Brunson (15) getting introduced in the starting lineups just before the start of the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson sophomore Justin Smith (3) just barely winning the jump ball against Zion senior Admiral Schofield (5) to start the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion junior DeShawn Wilson (0) bringing in an excellent layup during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion sophomore Damarquis Henry (11) watching Stevenson senior Jalen Brunson (green) really closely as he makes his run down court during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion junior Kienan Baltimore (24) getting a shot off while falling into Stevenson senior Connor Cashaw (right) during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion junior Kienan Baltimore sinking a free throw during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion junior DeShawn Wilson going hard to the basket during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion senior Admiral Schofield (5) sinking a huge three pointer during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion sophomore Damarquis Henry sinking a huge three pointer during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion junior Kienan Baltimore (white) helping Jalen Brunson (green) miss his dunk attempt during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion sophomore Damarquis Henry (11) bringing the ball down court with speed during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion junior DeShawn Wilson (0) bringing the ball down court to start a play during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion senior Devonte Maynard (3) going around Stevenson senior Jalen Brunson (right) to make a great layup during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson Head Coach Pat Ambrose (center left) having a talk with his Patriots after their down to start the second quarter during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion's ballers having a little meeting on the court during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson Head Coach Pat Ambrose (center) having a talk with his Patriots after they fail to make a comeback immediately in the second quarter during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion junior DeShawn Wilson (0) getting around Stevenson junior Ryuji Aoki (green) on his way to the basket during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion junior Kienan Baltimore sinking a free throw during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson seniors, Jalen Brunson (15) helping up Nichols Parker (5) during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Head Coach Bob Worthington getting frustrated with the debatable calls during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion junior DeShawn Wilson (0) having a heated conversation with his Head Coach, Bob Worthington during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion senior Admiral Schofield bringing the ball down court to make a play during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion senior Admiral Schofield (5) placing in an alley-oop layup during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson sophomore Juston Smith (3) passing the ball away from Zion junior Dejonvontay Taylor (white) during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

The Zion-Benton Spakettes performed as a halftime show during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Jalen Brunson (15) sinking a shot over attempted block by Zion senior Devonte Maynard (3) during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Head Coach Bob Worthington having a small chat with junior, Kienan Baltimore (24) during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Connor Cashaw (1) having a brilliant layup during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Connor Cashaw (1) having a brilliant layup during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Connor Cashaw (1) having a brilliant layup during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Jalen Brunson (15) sinking a shot over attempted block by Zion senior Devonte Maynard (3) during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson sophomore Justin Smith (3) having an excellent jump shot during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Despite being down Zion-Benton's student fans stay riveted throughout the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion senior Devonte Maynard sinking a free throw during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion senior Admiral Schofield sinking a free throw during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

A huge crowd comes to pack Zion-Benton High School's gymnasium to enjoy the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion senior Admiral Schofield (center) having an intense plan with his team on a timeout during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson sophomore Justin Smith (green) making a textbook layup during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Connor Cashaw (1) trying to get around Zion senior Devonte Maynard (3) on his way to the basket during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson Head Coach Pat Ambrose (right) having a brief chat with senior, Matthew Johnson (12) during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Jalen Brunson (15) having an excellent layup during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Connor Cashaw (1) having a brilliant layup during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Jalen Brunson (15) going hard to the basket during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Despite being down, Zion Cheerleading squad tries to keep their audience pumped during the Varsity Basketball Game against Stevenson on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson's sidelines erupt after their team pulls off a remarkable alley-oop during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Connor Cashaw (1) trying to get around Zion senior Admiral Schofield (5) on his way towards the basket during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson sophomore Justin Smith (3) sinking a free throw during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Matthew Johnson (12) sinking a free throw during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Jordan Hodes, making a great layup to help finish the win for his team, 87-64 against Zion during the Varsity Basketball Game on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

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