Big runs marked the start of Wednesday's Division VII district semi-final round at Garbry Gym. When it was over Lehman and Jackson Center both won and earned the right to play Saturday for a district title.
Being the first to win something is rare at St. Henry, but the girls basketball team is on the cusp after beating Minster in a Division VI regional semifinal Wednesday night.
Botkins moves on to a Division VII district final playing the way it likes to play while learning it can't deviate from that plan in March if it wants to continue to survive and advance, while Fort Loramie loses a heartbreaker to Cedarville. Read Jeff Gilbert
Marion survived a shaky rematch with New Bremen to move on to the weekend district finals, while St. Henry's self-inflicted wounds cost them in the nightcap, and a second half fall to Spencerville. Read about tournament basketball in Wednesday's Press Pros.....
