Lakota West extended its winning streak to seven games and won its first postseason game of the winter when it defeated Loveland by the score of 77-33 at Hamilton High School Saturday.
The win gives the Firebirds 15 on the season, which equals the program’s best since the 2006-2007 season.
Lakota West will face Turpin (19-2 overall) Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Hamilton High School. The winner of the game will likely play Moeller Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the University of Cincinnati. Moeller (18-3 overall), which is ranked No. 6 in the state, will have to defeat Amelia (9-11 overall) Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Lakota East (8-13 overall) was eliminated from postseason play Friday when it lost 51-50 to Western Hills.
Lakota West 77, Loveland 33
Lakota West (15-6 overall) – Bowling 6 0 12, Blue 3 0 7, Thomas 0 2 2, Barnes 7 0 17, Stalker 1 0 2, Williams 2 2 6, Martin 2 0 4, G. Barnes 2 0 4, Boykins 8 1 17, Grove 1 0 2, Bengal 1 2 4. Totals: 33 7 77.
Loveland (7-14 overall) – LaMacchia 3 1 9, Plitt 2 0 4, Waddell 1 0 2, Elfers 1 1 3, Iaciofano 1 0 2, McGillis 2 0 5, Hesse 1 0 2, Kraml 1 2 4, Schafer 1 0 2. Totals: 13 4 33.
Halftime: Lakota West 47-16. 3-pointers: LW 4 (Blue, A. Barnes 3); LO 3 (LaMacchia 2, McGillis).
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