IHSA Boys Basketball Class 3A Sectionals Championship: North Chicago vs Carmel

Carmel High School lines up for the National Anthem just before the start of the Sectionals game against North Chicago at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior John George (21) getting introduced in the starting line-up just before the start of the Varsity Sectionals game against North Chicago at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Senior JayQuan McCloud (11) going against Carmel Senior John George (21) for the jump ball to start the game at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Senior Arnold Shead (1) coming down court to make some plays during the Varsity Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Senior JaVairius Amos-Mays (2) getting a jump shot off during the Varsity Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago fans applaud during the Varsity Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Senior JayQuan McCloud (11) looking around to make a play during the Varsity Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Senior JayQuan McCloud (11) taking the ball to the basket during the Varsity Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Senior Arnold Shead (1) making a sinker during the Varsity Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Carmel student fans explode into cheers during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chicago at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Senior Kurt Hall (22) concentrating at the free throw line during the Varsity Basketball game against Camel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Senior Kurt Hall (22) getting a couple of hand shakes from his teammates after sinking a free throw during the Varsity Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Junior Jamero Shelton (23) bringing the ball down court with speed during the Varsity Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Junior Jamero Shelton (23) concentrating hard at the free throw line during the Varsity Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Senior Kurt Hall (22) still getting a shot off during the Varsity Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Carmel Head Coach Tim Bowen getting frustrated during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chicago at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior Billy Kirby bringing the ball down court during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chicago at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Head Coach Gerald Coleman telling his team some advice during the Varsity Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Carmel Sophomore Christopher M Duff Jr (40) waiting to make his move during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chicago at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Carmel Seniors John George (21) and Matthew Kelly (30) excited after a run of scoring during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chicago at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Carmel Sophomore Christopher M Duff Jr (40) concentrating at the free throw line during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chicago at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior John George (21) grabbing another rebound during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chicago at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Senior Kurt Hall (22) trying o score during the Varsity Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Head Coach Gerald Coleman giving his team some advice during the Varsity Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Carmel Junior Lee Bowen (50) making an excellent lay-up during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chicago at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Carmel Sophomore Christopher M Duff Jr (40) making a jump shot during the Varsity Basketball game against North Chciago at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Junior, Myrketta Miller cheering for her Warhawks during the Varsity Basketball Sectionals game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Senior JayQuan McCloud (11) bringing the ball in for a lay-up during the Sectionals Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Senior Kurt Hall (22) bringing the ball in for a slam dunk during the Sectionals Basketball game against Carmel at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Carmel Senior Billy Kirby (24) wiping his head in defeat late in the fourth quarter during the Sectionals Basketball game against North Chicago at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Senior Kurt Hall (22) lifted up by his team in celebration of defeating Carmel during the Sectionals Basketball game at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Warhawks defeat the Carmel Corsairs during the Sectionals Basketball game at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

North Chicago Warhawks defeat the Carmel Corsairs during the Sectionals Basketball game at Antioch High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media