Elgin's Arie Williams attempts to dribble past Larkin's Quentin Ruff during the first half Wednesday in South Elgin. | Michael R. Schmidt ~ For Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Derrick Streety (left) and Elgin's Arie Williams fight for a loose ball Wednesday. | Michael R. Schmidt ~ For Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Brayden Royse (left) and Elgin's Eric Sedlack attempt to control the opening tip Wednesday. | Michael R. Schmidt ~ For Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Deryn Carter is the 2013 Courier-News Coach of the Year after leading the Royals to a 23-6 record and the program's first regional title since 2006. | Michael R. Schmidt ~ For Sun-Times Media
Elgin's Ryan Sitter scores on a reverse layup Wednesday against Larkin. | Michael R. Schmidt ~ For Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Kendale McCullum (left) drives past Elgin's Arie Williams on Wednesday. | Michael R. Schmidt ~ For Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Kendale McCullum (left) dribbles into the path of Elgin's Kiko Mari on Wednesday. | Michael R. Schmidt ~ For Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Derrick Streety (right) throws a no-look pass as Elgin's Isaiah Butler defends Wednesday. | Michael R. Schmidt ~ For Sun-Times Media
Larkin refused to back down when faced with the unprecedented task of having to defeat rival Elgin for a fourth time this season, crusing to a 74-52 victory in the semifinals of the Class 4A South Elgin Regional on Wednesday. … Read More
