Kathleen Doyle (21) of Benet Academy brings the ball up the court as Nicole Janowiak (20) of Downers Grove South gives chase. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Christen Prasse of Benet gets her hand on a rebound just ahead of Claire Hardy (14) of Downers Grove South. Prasse left the game in the second period with an injury. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Morgan Thomalla (1) of Benet drives into Nicole Janowiak of Downers Grove South on her way to the basket. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Morgan Thomalla (right)) of Benet Academy grabs a loose ball on the run to start a fast break as Bridget Ruder (12) of Downers Grove South tries to stay with her. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Emily Eshoo (35) of Benet Academy knocks the ball away from Nicole Janowiak of Downers Grove South as Mustang coach Ellen O'Brien (right) looks to a referee for a foul call. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Emily Schramek (left) of Benet Academy looks for an open teammate as Kirsten Zemke of Downers Grove South applies heavy pressure. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Christen Prasse (left) of Benet is fouled by Nicole Janowiak (20) of Downers Grove South as she goes to the hoop in a game last week. Prasse left the game with an injury, but her teammates rallied for the win. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Eden Olson (24) of Benet Academy fires a pass from between two Downers Grove South defenders. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
FIRST TEAM: Christen Prasse, Benet (Player of the Year)
Benet was playing on the road against a tough defensive team, trailed by nine points after one quarter and lost its best player to injury in the second period. In other words, it wasn’t going to be the Redwings’ night, right? Wrong. Despite playing without …