Six area 8th grade girls’ basketball teams punched their tickets to the state tournament last night. In 4A, undefeated Charleston beat up on Urbana, 53-18. They’ll play Chatham Glenwood Saturday at 1:00. In 3A, Paris Mayo defeated T-town, 27-18. They’ll take on Germantown Hills, also at 1:00 on Saturday. In 2A, Altamont edged Windsor/Stew-Stras, 24-22. Next for them is Arcola, who defeated Champaign St. Matthew 36-22. They play at 11:30 on Saturday. In 1A, Sigel St. Michael’s topped Pana Sacred Heart, 38-9. They’ll open the state tournament against Carthage at 10:00 a.m., and Shiloh advanced with a 39-30 win over Royal Prairieview Ogden, 39-30. They’ll face Pontiac St. Mary’s at 1:00 p.m.
Local Teams Advance to State Tournament
Dec 8, 2016 | 8:45 AM