Carthage eighth graders win sectional title, earn spot in state quarterfinals
February 10, 2022 | By Muddy River Sports
The Carthage eighth grade boys basketball team won a Class 2A sectional championship Wednesday night and will play in the state quarterfinals Saturday. Submitted photo
The Carthage eighth grade boys basketball team is headed to the state tournament. Carthage beat West Prairie 48-31 in the Class 2A sectional championship Wednesday night at Unity High School in Mendon.
Carthage (18-3) will face Decatur Robinson (15-0) at 10 a.m. Saturday in the state quarterfinals at Mount Pulaski High School.
Meanwhile, the Quincy Catholic eighth grade team suffered a 32-30 loss to Springfield Lincoln in the Class 3A sectional championship at Auburn Junior High School in Divernon. Gavin Doellman led the Crusaders with 14 points.
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