Saturday, December 31, 2016

4th Annual Dodgeball Tournament at Jump America Gurnee


Huge turnout as teams gather to hear the rules and regulations just before the start of the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)






Kids run to grab dodge balls just before battling each other during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)


Lucas Sandrik, 9, of Salem (center), winds-up during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Gunnar Schwartz, 9, of Bristol, winds-up during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Blake Bauer, 8, of Randell, throws a ball during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)


Blake Bauer, 8, of Randell, throws a ball during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)


Ryan Ademecz, 9, of Silver Lake, winds-up during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)




Kyle Nordland, 14, of Lindenhurst, winds-up as he battles another team during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Matthew Blawat, 14, of Lake Villa, concentrates while focusing during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Nate Mieszkwski, 14, of Grayslake, winds-up as he battles another team during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Keegan Kearby, 12, of Trevor, dodging balls as he's the last member of his team while trying to stay alive during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Kids run to grab dodge balls just before battling each other during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)


Nate Mieszkwski, 14, of Grayslake, concentrates and focuses as he battles another team during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)



Tyler Shannon, 14, of Grayslake, winds-up as he battles another team during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Kids run to grab dodge balls just before battling each other during the 4th Annual Jump America Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gurnee.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)




Thursday, December 29, 2016

IHSA Varsity Boys Basketball Hardwood Classic Wheeling Tournament: Libertyville vs FREMD



Libertyville's Harrison Bach taking a jump shot during the IHSA varsity basketball game against FREMD on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)






Libertyville's Harrison Bach (33) getting around FREMD's Shaan Patel (left) as he goes hard to the basket during the IHSA varsity basketball game on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)




FREMD's Ryan Martin (left) trying to make a pass as Libertyville's Brandon Rule (12) guards him during the IHSA varsity basketball game on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)


FREMD's Brian Dompke (white) trying to get around Libertyville's Riley Gowens (black) during the IHSA varsity basketball game on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

FREMD's Kyle Sliwa (4) trying to get around Libertyville's Harrison Bach (black) during the IHSA varsity basketball game on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

FREMD's Shaan Patel (white) trying to get around Libertyville's Drew Paterson (23) during the IHSA varsity basketball game on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)



FREMD's Kyle Sliwa (4) trying to get around Libertyville's Chase Eyre (black) during the IHSA varsity basketball game on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Libertyville's Drew Peterson (23) getting around FREMD's Mark Kating (40) as he heads to the basket during the IHSA varsity basketball game on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Libertyville's Harrison Bach dribbling the ball down court during the IHSA varsity basketball game against FREMD on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Libertyville's Drew Peterson (23) putting in a quick jumper during the IHSA varsity basketball game against FREMD on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)


Libertyville's Drew Fortini (black) trying to scoop one into the basket during the IHSA varsity basketball game against FREMD on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)


FREMD's Shaan Patel (14) putting in a layup during the IHSA varsity basketball game against Libertyville on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Libertyville's Ryan Wittenbrink taking a quick jumper during the IHSA varsity basketball game against FREMD on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)


Libertyville's Brendan Cook (13) winning the battle for the rebound against FREMD's Kyle Sliwa (4) during the IHSA varsity basketball game on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)




Libertyville's Drew Peterson (black) putting in a quick jumper during the IHSA varsity basketball game against FREMD on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Libertyville's Ryan Wittenbrink (black) getting around FREMD's Ryan Martin (30) as he tries to put in a layup during the IHSA varsity basketball game on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)


FREMD's Ryan Martin (30) putting in a layup during the IHSA varsity basketball game against Libertyville on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)


FREMD's Luke Schoffstall (20) trying to get around Libertyville's Brandon Rule (black) during the IHSA varsity basketball game on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)


Libertyville's Harrison Bach (33) battling for a ball against FREMD's Ryan Martin (white) during the IHSA varsity basketball game on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

FREMD's Bryce Hopkins concentrating at the line and sinking a free throw during the IHSA varsity basketball game against Libertyville on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wheeling High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)