Basketball Braves advance in 7th grade regional

It is on to the semi-finals of the Class 7-3A regional tournament for the Parkview Braves.

The fourth seeds won over fifth seeded Marshall 32-27 in quarterfinal play Saturday at Teutopolis Junior High School.

They were led by Paxton Gher with 13 points and Derek Rodriguez with 10.

The team will play Monday at 6 p.m. against top seed Robinson, which received a first round bye.

The second semifinal at 7:30 p.m. will pit host Teutopolis against Toledo Cumberland.

T'town beat Newton (Jasper County) 44-8 and Toledo Cumberland knocked off Red Hill 46-20 on Saturday.

Monday winners will play Thursday at 6 p.m. for the championship.