Waukegan's Jerome Davis (left) and Jachai Taylor (right) try to get a rebound from Niles West's Sammy Younan.
Waukegan's Devonte Taylor (right) goes up for two in front of Niles West's Ahmad Gibson during their game at Waukegan. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Waukegan's Devonte Taylor (right) shoots two in front of Niles West's Joe Younan. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Waukegan's Devonte Taylor (right) makes a three pointer as Niles West's David McCoy defends. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Waukegan pom Samantha Patterson performs before the game. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Bulldog student fans David Sivia a junior (left) and Steve Yeater a senior cheer for their team. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Niles West's Alex Darville (left) tries to pass as he is being defended by Waukegan's Devonte Taylor. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Waukegan coach Ron Ashlaw directs his team. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Niles West's Dwayne Smith looks to shoot two. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Waukegan's Quintin Davis (right) shoots over Niles West's Alfredo Gonzalez. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Bulldog student fans cheer for their team. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
During the six years that Ron Ashlaw has been head boys basketball coach at Waukegan High School, the Bulldogs have had plenty of ups and some tough downers. But one thing has always held true. When Ashlaw has time to prepare his team for an …