North Suburban Prairie preview

Updated: March 22, 2011 5:00PM

North Suburban Prairie

Outlook: North Chicago figures to rule this league again thanks to the 1-2 punch of Aaron Simpson and Darrell Pearson. Vernon Hills hopes to challenge behind star forward DaVaris Daniels.

Top five players Yr.

F DaVaris Daniels, Vernon Hills Sr.

G Kyle Melton, Antioch Sr.

F Darrell Pearson, N. Chicago Sr.

G Shane Richardson, Grant Sr.

G Aaron Simpson, N. Chicago Jr.

Keep an eye on: Stephen Curry, Vernon Hills, G, So.

Did you know? Lakes senior Nick Hibbing, a 6-5 post player, has returned to the basketball floor after sitting out his junior year to concentrate on baseball (he signed with the University of Iowa as a pitcher).

Quote: "DaVaris (Daniels) loves basketball. You can't keep him out of the gym." - Vernon Hills coach Matt McCarty

Predicted finish: North Chicago, Vernon Hills, Grant, Lakes, Antioch, Wauconda, Round Lake

Dino Macro

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