STATE QUARTERFINAL GLANCE
CLASS 5 GIRLS
CARL JUNCTION AT WEST PLAINS
When: Saturday, 1 p.m.
Where: West Plains Civic Center
Records: Carl Junction 18-8, West Plains 26-3
Sectional results: Carl Junction def. McDonald County 58-32; West Plains def. Willard 47-27.
Moving on: Saturday’s winner will advance to the semifinals on March 18, where they’ll meet either Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau) or Union at 5 at JQH Arena in Springfield.
Notes: West Plains is ranked second in Class 5 by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association, while Carl Junction is receiving votes in the poll. West Plains’ losses are to Nixa, Rolla and Kickapoo. The Zizzers defeated Willard 47-27 to advance. Willard defeated Carl Junction 65-57 earlier this season. The Bulldogs beat the Zizzers 41-33 in last year’s Class 4 sectional round en route to their 28-0 season record.
CLASS 4 GIRLS
MOUNT VERNON VS. BLAIR OAKS
When: Saturday, 1 p.m.
Where: Mount Vernon High School
Records: Blair Oaks 17-10, Mount Vernon 26-3
Sectional results: Blair Oaks def. Eldon 62-46; Mount Vernon def. Ava 53-49.
Moving on: Saturday’s winner advances to the Final Four, where they’ll take on either Central Park Hills or Vashon at 6 p.m. on March 19 at JQH Arena in Springfield.
Notes: Mount Vernon is in this round for the first time since 2012. Ranked fifth, the Mountaineers are on a 13-game winning streak. The Falcons have won 11 straight.
