Larkin's Quantice Hunter tries to fight through the Morton defense Saturday in Elgin. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Larkin junior Derrick Streety reacts after missing a last-second shot in Saturday's loss against Morton. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Larkin senior Jason Barnhart puts up a shot against Morton on Saturday. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Morton senior Waller Perez puts up a shot against Larkin on Saturday. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Morton junior Jarvis Cannon screams "and one" after scoring and being fouled during Saturday's game against Larkin. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Morton junior Jarvis Cannon puts up a shot against Larkin on Saturday. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Larkin fans cheer during Saturday's game against Morton in Elgin. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Larkin senior Quentin Ruff drives to the basket during Saturday's game against Morton. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Morton sophomore Welsher Perez grabs a rebound during Saturday's game at Larkin. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Morton junior Jarvis Cannon carries the ball up court during Saturday's game at Larkin. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Larkin junior Kendale McCullum drives to the net while being swarmed by by the Morton defense Saturday. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Morton junior Greg Carter puts up a layup during Saturday's game at Larkin. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Morton senior Waller Perez grabs a rebound during Saturday's game at Larkin. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Larkin sophomore Daniel McFadden puts up a shot against Morton on Saturday. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Larkin junior Kendale McCullum drives to the net during a game earlier this season. McCullum is part of a big group of players expected to return for the Royals next year. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media