Members of the Vernon Hills girls basketball team celebrate with their trophies (facing from left) Sydney Smith, Meri Benett Swanson, Lauren Webb, Brie Bahlmann, Katherine Koczwara and Haley Lieberman after their victory in the North Suburban Conference Championship game over Zion.

Members of the Vernon Hills girls basketball team celebrate with their trophies (facing from left) Sydney Smith, Meri Benett Swanson, Lauren Webb, Brie Bahlmann, Katherine Koczwara and Haley Lieberman after their victory in the North Suburban Conference Championship game over Zion.

Vernon Hills' Meri Bennett Swanson (right) shoots as she is being defended by Zion's Krystal Walker. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills' Lauren Webb (right) looks to pass as Zion's Krystal Walker defends. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills' Lauren Webb (left) shoots over Zion's Krystal Walker. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Zion's Syerra Cunningham (left) tries to shoot as she is being guarded by Vernon Hills Meri Bennett-Swanson. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Walking off the court happy and relieved (from left) are Brie Bahlmann, Meri Bennett-Swanson, Lauren Webb, Shannon Healey, and Sydney Smith. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Zion student fans (from left) Alex Pasiewicz, Reid Ruckebeil, Matt Miscenic and Anthony Crane cheer for their team. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Zion coach Tanya Johnson (left) and Shawn Kain get fired up. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills coach Paul Brettner directs his team. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills' Alina Lehocky (right) tries to shoot as she is being defended by Zion's Keonnia Gentry. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Zion's Syerra Cunningham (right) tries to pass as she is being defended by Vernon Hills' Sydney Smith. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Zion's Syerra Cunningham (left) and Krystal Walker (center) try to get a rebound from Vernon Hills' Kasey Firnbach. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Zion's Krystal Walker (left) tries to shoot as she is being defended by Vernon Hills' Sydney Smith. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Zion senior Reid Ruckebeil (right) points out a foul by the other team. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills' Lauren Webb (left) shoots one over Zion's Krystal Walker. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills' Sydney Smith (right) tries to get away from Zion's Kaitlyn Stabenow (center) and Krystal Walker. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Zion cheerleader Michaela Young a junior cheers for her team. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills' Meri Bennett-Swanson (left) grabs a rebound from Zion's Mia Yarbrough. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills' Meri Bennett-Swanson shoots from under the basket. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Zion's Kaitlyn Stabenow shoots a three pointer. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Zion's Keonnia Gentry (right) dribbles away from Vernon Hills Lauren Webb on a breakaway. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Zion's Syerra Cunningham (right) plays tough defense on Vernon Hills' Meri Bennett-Swanson. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Zion's Samantha Rodriguez (left) shoots as Vernon Hills' Kasey Firnbach. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Zion's Samantha Rodriguez (right) shoots a three pointer as Vernon Hills' Alina Lehocky (left) and Brie Bahlmann defend. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media