Below is a look at sectional basketball matchups of area interest.
Boys sectionals in Class 1-2 are scheduled for Tuesday night, while the girls games are on Wednesday.
CLASS 2 BOYS SECTIONAL
College Heights Christian vs. Crane
WHEN: Tuesday, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Carthage High School
MOVING ON: The winner will meet either Newburg or Norwood at 6 on March 5 in the quarterfinals.
OUTLOOK: Ranked first in Class 2 by the MBCA, Crane is now 18-5 after edging Galena 68-64 in the District 11 championship game. District 12 champ College Heights is now 17-9. Crane averages 66 points per game and allows 51. CHC has averaged 54 points per game while giving up 48. Crane defeated CHC 74-38 on Dec. 11. The Pirates and Cougars have four common opponents. Both teams rolled in matchups with Exeter and Greenfield. College Heights has losses to Marshfield and Purdy, while Crane defeated both of those teams.
CLASS 1 BOYS SECTIONAL
Thomas Jefferson vs. Miami
WHEN: Tuesday, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Thomas Jefferson
MOVING ON: The winner advances to the quarterfinals on March 5 against either St. Elizabeth or Golden City.
OUTLOOK: Ranked 10th by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association, the Cavaliers are 19-5, while the Eagles are 9-13. Thomas Jefferson averages 62 points per game while allowing 45.5. Miami is scoring 49 points per game and giving up 53.
These teams have four common opponents. Thomas Jefferson owns wins over Bronaugh, Northeast Vernon County, Rich Hill and Sheldon. All four of those teams defeated Miami in the regular season.
CLASS 1 BOYS SECTIONAL
Golden City vs. St. Elizabeth
WHEN: Tuesday, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Camdenton High School
MOVING ON: The winner meets either Thomas Jefferson or Miami on March 5.
OUTLOOK: Golden City is 22-4, while St. Elizabeth is 16-6. Both teams score around 70 points per game.
There are no common opponents. The Eagles are ranked fifth by the MBCA. Golden City beat third-ranked Lockwood 65-43 in the district championship game.
CLASS 1 GIRLS SECTIONAL
McAuley Catholic vs. Montrose
WHEN: Wednesday at 6 p.m.
WHERE: McAuley Catholic High School
MOVING ON: The winner advances to the quarterfinals on March 6 against either Climax Springs or Walnut Grove.
OUTLOOK: McAuley is now 19-8, while Montrose is 12-6. The Warriors are averaging 49 points per game and allowing 38.5. The Jays score 47 per game and allow 41. These two teams have four common opponents. Both squads defeated Sheldon. McAuley owns wins over Bronaugh, Golden City and Hume. Those three schools all defeated Montrose.
Montrose defeated McAuley in this round last year.
