The Salem Lady Wildcats return to action tonight in the 2a regionals as they host top-seed Teutopolis at 6pm tonight as part of 2 games from B.E. Gum in the semifinals. Salem earned another game by defeating Carmi on the road Saturday in overtime 55-49. The Lady Cats trailed by double digits in the 2nd half and didn’t take their first lead until under a minute was left in the 4th quarter. Freshman Emma Gregg came up with some huge steals late in the game and finished with a team-high 15 points. Ivy Donoho showed her offensive prowess finishing with 14 including a huge shot in the 4th quarter. Katelyn Biegeleisen added 12 and Alisia Keller had 11 points and 10 rebounds. You can listen to Salem v. TTown tonight starting at 6pm on WJBD. The 2nd semifinal tonight at 7:30 will feature Flora and Robinson.
2a Saturday Scores:
- Carlinville 42 Gillespie 40
- Columbia 46 Red Bud 23
- Eldorado 63 Johnston City 31
- Flora 48 Vandalia 31
- Greenville 55 Wesclin 26
- Harrisburg 45 West Frankfort 29
- Massac County 54 Murphysboro 22
- Newton 61 Palestine 19
- Piasa 39 Roxana 34
- Vienna 44 Anna 38 (OT)
In 1a regional openers Saturday, South Central opened with a 53-46 win over conference rival Windsor/Stew Stras. Laney Webster finished with 12 to lead a balanced Lady Cougars attack. Brooke Cowger and Brooklyn Garrett added 10 each. SC will head to Altamont to take on the hosts tonight at 7:30 following the first semifinal featuring North Clay and Neoga.
1a Saturday Scores:
- Albion 52 Red Hill 29
- Bluford 46 Wayne City 36
- Campbell Trico 40 Valmeyer 38
- Dupo 63 First Baptist Academy 12
- Edwardsville MEL 43 Bunker Hill 37
- New Athens 31 Sesser 28
- Waterloo Gibault 47 Steeleville 20
Class 3a Saturday Scores:
- Herrin 50 Carbondale 45
