Seton's mark Weems Jr. is a team leader

Seton Academy player Mark Weems Jr. looks to pass against Providence-St. Mel player Khalil Small in the Class 2A Joliet Central Supersectional on Wednesday. Weems is a three-year starter and he and his teammates are looking to win the program's second state title. The Sting won in 2009.

Seton Academy celebrates supersectional win

Seton Academy players celebrate their 46-45 win over Providence-St. Mel in the Class 2A Joliet Central Supersectional on Wednesday. The Sting (21-10) face Winnebago (32-0) in one Class 2A semifinal in Peoria.

Seton Academy survives thriller for a 2A state berth

Seton Academy players celebrate their 46-45 win over Providence-St. Mel in the Class 2A Joliet Central Supersectional on Wednesday.

Seton Academy survives thriller for a 2A state berth

Seton Academy's Mark Weems Jr. draws the foul for a three-point play against Providence-St. Mel's Bernard Lily Jr. in Seton's 46-45 win in the Class 2A Joliet Central Supersectional on Wednesday.

Seton Academy survives thriller for a 2A state berth

Seton Academy players celebrate their 46-45 win over Providence-St. Mel in the Class 2A Joliet Central Supersectional on Wednesday.

Seton Academy survives thriller for a 2A state berth

Seton Academy's Myles Harrison shoots against Providence-St. Mel's Tevin King in the Class 2A Joliet Central Supersectional on Wednesday.

Seton Academy senior Russell Robinson Jr.

Seton Academy senior Russell Robinson Jr. puts in a shot against Providence-St. Mel junior Donald Morgan in Seton's 61-51 win in the class 2A super-sectional at Joliet Central High School on Tuesday.

Seton Academy fans celebarte

Seton Academy fans celebarte a basket during Seton's 61-51 win over Providence-St. Mel in the class 2A super-sectional at Joliet Central High School on Tuesday.

Seton Academy junior Keith Williams

Seton Academy junior Keith Williams puts up a shot against Providence-St. Mel sophomore Maurice Hatch in Seton's 61-51 win in the class 2A super-sectional at Joliet Central High School on Tuesday.

Seton Academy head coach Brandon Thomas

Seton Academy head coach Brandon Thomas, seen calling out instructions during the Sting's supersectional win over Providence-Saint Mel on Tuesday, said Seton was fortunate to survive its opening playoff game versus University High.

Seton Academy senior J.R Tolliver

Seton Academy senior J.R Tolliver puts up a shot against Providence-St. Mel sophomore Tevin King in Seton's 61-51 win in the class 2A super-sectional at Joliet Central High School on Tuesday.

Seton Academy fan Stanley Ihejirika leads the crowd

Seton Academy fan Stanley Ihejirika leads the crowd in a cheer during Seton's 61-51 win over Providence-St. Mel in the class 2A super-sectional at Joliet Central High School on Tuesday.

Seton Academy players and fans celebrate

Seton Academy players and fans celebrate their 61-51 win over Providence-St. Mel in the class 2A super-sectional at Joliet Central High School on Tuesday.

Seton Academy boys basketball team heads to Class 2A state semifinals

Seton Academy players celebrate their 61-51 win Tuesday over Providence-St. Mel in the Class 2A Joliet Central Supersectional.

Seton Academy senior Jordan Foster

Seton Academy senior Jordan Foster puts up a shot against Providence-St. Mel junior Khalil Small in Seton's 61-51 win in the class 2A supersectional at Joliet Central High School on Tuesday.