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BY MILLIE LANGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

WAYNE CITY — Brownstown\/St. Elmo is headed to the championship game of the Class 1A Wayne City Girls Basketball Sectional after securing a victory over Christopher by a 46-25 tally Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n

The opening quarter was a low-scoring affair. BSE edged out to an 11-3 lead as Danika Ramsey connected on two three-pointers and Dayana Haslett put in a two-pointer and a three for five.<\/p>\n

The lead went to 22-11 at halftime. Haslett continued on with two regular baskets and a three-pointer for seven. Madi Miller chipped in with two free throws and Presley Williams added a basket.<\/p>\n

The Bombers didn’t let up, outscoring Christopher 16-10 in the third quarter to lead 38-21 going into the final period.<\/p>\n

Miller tossed in three more baskets for six points while D. Haslett hit three two-pointers and a free throw for seven. Ramsey added her third three-pointer of the game and the Bombers led 38-21.<\/p>\n

The final quarter was an 8-4 finish.<\/p>\n

D. Haslett led three players finishing in double figures with 19. She hit eight field goals, two from beyond the arc, and was one of one at the line.<\/p>\n

Also in double digits were Miller with 12 and Ramsey with 10.<\/p>\n

This is the first time that the Brownstown\/St. Elmo girls basketball team has ever reached a sectional championship game.<\/p>\n

Coach Tim Pasley’s BSE squad, ranked fifth in the final Class 1A State poll, now sports a 30-3 record and is now in the Sweet 16 in Class 1A.<\/p>\n

The Bombers will face Edwards County (Albion) Thursday for the sectional championship. Edwards County handed Sesser Valier a 62-41 loss Tuesday and was ranked in others receiving votes in Class 1A.<\/p>\n

The winner will then advance to the Arcola Super-Sectional Monday. It could be an All-National Trail Conference super-sectional if Brownstown\/St. Elmo wins at Wayne City and Cumberland wins at Argenta-Oreana.<\/p>\n

Class 1A Wayne City Sectional<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHRISTOPHER (25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kampler 2-0 — 5, Bullock 0-0 — 0, Jessup 0-0 — 0, Louks 0-0 — 0, Marlow 2-0 — 5, Mazul 0-0 — 0, Sprague 0-2 — 2, DeWinett 1-0 — 2, Pontious 3-2 — 11, House 0-0 — 0, Morgan 0-0 — 0, Furlow 0-0 — 0. TOTALS 8 FG, 4 FT.<\/p>\n

BSE (46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Williams 1-1 — 3, Sasse 1-0 — 2, Ramsey 3-1 — 10, Logue 0-0 — 0, C. Haslett 0-0 — 0, Sefton 0-0 — 0, D. Haslett 8-1 — 19, Miller 4-4 — 12, Landrus 0-0 — 0. TOTALS 17 FG, 7 FT.<\/p>\n

Christopher\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a08\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0—\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a025<\/strong><\/p>\n

BSE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 11\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a011\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a016\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a08\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0—\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a046<\/strong><\/p>\n

3-point FG — Christopher 5 (Pontious 3, Marlow 1, Kampler 1), Brownstown\/St. Elmo 5 (Ramsey 3, D. Haslett 2).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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