Haley Gorecki converted a three-point play with 2.1 seconds left to lift Fremd to a 55-54 win over Zion-Benton Monday at the Libertyville Sectional semifinals.
Zion-Benton used a 20-2 run in the last quarter and a half to distance itself from Grayslake North and win the Grayslake North Regional 74-58. The title is the third consecutive regional title for the Zee-Bees.
Vernon Hills’ 51-50 win over host Zion-Benton marked the first time the Prairie Division champ beat the Lake Division champ in the 13-year history of the North Suburban Conference Championship Game.
Rolling Meadows junior Jackie Kemph had 34 points, five assists and four steals as the No. 7 Mustangs advanced to the Montini Christmans tournament semifinals with a 78-65 victory over Zion-Benton.
For the second time in two years, Syerra Cunningham came a callin’ and Warren High School’s girls basketball team had no answer for the talented forward.