Lincoln-Way North's Denton Wallace, center, challenges the Thornton defense of D'Andre Fuller, left, and Justin Taylor, right. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way North's Denton Wallace (10) hits a long jump shot against Thornton. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way North's Cody Murphy (5) grabs a rebound as Thorton's Justin Montgomery reaches for the ball. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way North Head Coach John Terry explains how he wants the Phoenix to execute a play against Thornton. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Thornton's Justin Montgomery (12) looks to pass around the defense of Ryan Pellack. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Thornton's Rayshaun Bruce, right, looks to get around the Lincoln-Way North defense of Austin Olsen. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Thornton's Justin Taylor lines up a three-point shot against Lincoln-Way North. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way North junior Elizabeth Warkocki shows her GameFace as she dances with the Phoenix Firebirds during halftime. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way North's Daryle Morgan (3) dribbles around Thorton's Justin Taylor (33). | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way North's Denton Wallace holds onto the ball as the Thornton defenders close in. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way North's Daryle Morgan walks up court after sinking a free throw to complete a three-point play. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Thornton's Brian Nicholson, left, blocks Ryan Pellack's shot attempt. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way North's Tre Lewis (1) drives toward the basket against Thornton. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media