The Heritage Conference has had three chances to win a District 6 championship this week, and they have won them all. They get one more opportunity tonight.
Last night, the Homer-Center Wildcats fought off United to win their second straight Girls Double-A title and the United boys dominated West Branch from the opening tip to grab the Boys Double-A championship. Todd Marino has the recap.
Homer-Center girls coach Nick Moore was thrilled with the win in a tough defensive matchup.
United boys coach matt Rodkey says the keys to his team’s win were defense and rebounding.
In other action involving the Heritage Conference last night, Bishop McCort edged Marion Center, 56-51 in the District 6 Double-A girls consolation game, setting the seeding for the state playoffs. Cami Beppler scored 20 to lead the Crushers. Marion Center led by three after one quarter but a ten-point advantage in the second quarter put McCort up by seven at the half. The Stingers went on a 12-3 run to take the lead in the third quarter, but McCort fought back to retake the lead and the Crushers were finally able to put it away late in the fourth quarter. Kaelee Elkin led the Stingers with 16 points and Lydia Miller had 14.
Tonight, River Valley goes for the fourth win in four tries for the Heritage Conference at the District 6 tournament in the Girls Triple-A championship. The third seeded Panthers will face off with top seed Westmont Hilltop. You’ll hear the game on Cat Country 106.3 FM and you can watch it on Renda Digital TV beginning at 5:30.
