The Nashville junior high Hornets are into the Class M state finals after winning their semifinal game at Rend Lake College last night 37-27 over Gallatin County. They will play on Friday night against Joseph Arthur Middle School who beat Aviston 64-46. The 3rd place game starts Friday at 6 followed by the 7:30 title game.
The Central City Citians look to continue their 30 game winning streak tomorrow when they take on St Mary Catholic Alton in the Class S state semifinals. You can listen to the game starting at 6pm on WJBD. Central City is coming off a 64-25 win over Tamaroa-St Bruno and St Mary beat Altamont Lutheran 50-45. The other semifinal is Our Lady of Mount Carmel taking on St Peter and Paul Catholic.
The Class L Tournament opens on Saturday at 9:30 with Casey Mount Vernon and Marion followed by Trico and Mt Carmel, then Centralia and Belleville West at noon followed by Carbondale and Belleville Whiteside.