Sunday, May 31, 2015

Future Elite Basketball Program

Kids watch each other as they compete in a three point shootout during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Kids watch each other as they compete in a three point shootout during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Justin Whittaker, 9 of Zion, winning the youngest group section of the three pointer shootout during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Joseph White, 10 of Waukegan, watching his last shot as he competes in the three pointer shootout during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan sophomore Carson Newsome examining the three point shootout during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan sophomore Carson Newsome (right) watches as Chris Smith, 12 of Gurnee, competes in the three point shootout during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chris Smith, 12 of Gurnee (center) getting congratulated by friends after sinking the majority of his shots in the three point shootout during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Joshua Steinhaus, 14 of Libertyville (right) gets ready to start competing in the three point shootout during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion.(Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Joshua Steinhaus, 14 of Libertyville competing int he three point shootout during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Kids watch each other as they compete in a three point shootout during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Andre White Jr, 14 of Waukegan, tore up the three point shootout sinking the majority of his shots during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Quallie Whittaker talking with some kids just before starting a scrimmage during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Kids watch the younger children scrimmage during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Joseph White, 10 of Waukegan, going straight to the basket during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Joseph White, 10 of Waukegan, going straight to the basket during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Joseph White, 10 of Waukegan, going straight to the basket during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Kids watch the younger children scrimmage during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Andre White (center) talking with Ronseyl Newsome (left) during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Andre White (left) and Ronseyl Newsome (right) talking with some eighth  graders just before they start their scrimmage during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton sophomore Jaalen Ray making an appearance during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Ronseyl Newsome saying a few words during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Former Boston Celtic baller Emmett Bryant saying a few words during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Children listen to former Boston Celtic baller Emmett Bryant, during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Former Boston Celtic baller Emmett Bryant saying a few words during the Future Elite Basketball Program on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Pearce Campus in Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Saturday, May 30, 2015

IHSA Softball Regional Finals: New Trier vs Zion-Benton

Zion-Benton Head Coach Tina Meyer has a quick talk with her starting pitcher, senior, Kyra Lenzi (33), during the regional softball final against New Trier on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton's Amara Leith throwing the ball to Julia Sanchez (12) during the regional softball final against New Trier on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier's Noelle Walker (right) high-fives Dana Dolinko (3) as she comes in to run for her pitcher during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier junior Ellie Head having a hit during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier junior Cindy Secaras having a hit during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton senior Janie Torola throwing to first for an out on New Trier during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier senior Dana Dolinko pitching hard during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton senior Amara Leith having a successful bunt during the regional softball final against New Trier on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier senior Dana Dolinko figures out her game plan to get out some Zion batters during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier applauds their teammates battling Zion-Benton during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton senior Kyra Lenzi pitching strong during the regional softball final against New Trier on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton junior Julia Sanchez grabbing a grounder and throwing to first for an out on New Trier during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier's Dana Dolinko (3) high-fiving Cindy Secaras (41) after she made a great play at first base during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton sophomore Sam Cunningham grabbing a grounder and throwing to first for an attempted out on New Trier during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton sophomore Sam Cunningham sliding safely to their after hitting a triple, New Trier's Gillian Gossard (17) waits for the throw during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton sophomore Sam Cunningham (right) high-fiving her Coach Tina Meyer after hitting a triple during the regional softball final against New Trier on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton senior Meg Crosswhite hitting one high during the regional softball final against New Trier on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier senior Laura Bagan throwing a ball to third base during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton sophomore Sam Cunningham cheers for her team after she brings in a run to tie the regional softball final against New Trier 1-1, on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton's Janie Torola (left) and Julia Sanchez celebrate a double play they made against New Trier during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton's Janie Torola (left) and Julia Sanchez celebrate a double play they made against New Trier during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton senior Kyra Lenzi, throwing to first for a quick out on New Trier during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Head Coach Tina Meyer (left) high-fiving senior, Janie Torola (9) after she hit a triple during the regional softball final against New Trier on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier senior Lee Fisher watching her hit sail over the right field fence bringing in a two-run homer during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier Head Coach John Cadwell (left) high-fiving senior Lee Fisher after she rocked a two run homer during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton senior Kyra Lenzi, throwing to first for a quick out on New Trier during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton comes in for a huddle during the regional softball final against New Trier on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier Head Coach John Cadwell (left) talking with his pitcher, senior, Dana Dolinko, late in the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier junior Ellie Head having a hit during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Head Coach Tina Meyer (left) talking with Janie Torola (9) and her infield in the top of the seventh inning of the regional softball final against New Trier on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton seniors Janie Torola (left) and Kyra Lenzi try not to let their emotions get to them after letting New Trier score six runs in the top of the seventh inning going into the bottom, during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier junior Shayle Aronson throwing to first for an out of Zion during the regional softball final on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton sophomore Sam Cunningham hitting a home run and giving her team hope as they trail in the bottom of the seventh inning during the regional softball final against New Trier on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Head Coach Tina Meyer (right) having a quick chat with senior, Amara Leith before being Zion's final batter during the regional softball final against New Trier on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

New Trier celebrates the regional softball final victory beating Zion-Benton 8-5, on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Zion-Benton Township High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media