Kountze, a program with seven state semifinal appearances since 1972, claimed its first state championship in its first state appearance since the 2006 season. The Lionettes held the Panthers to 24% from the field while shooting 8 of 22 (36%) from the three-point line.

The Chapin High School boys basketball team has continued its winning ways this year and for the third straight season will play for a regional title on Friday in Class 5A, Division 1 vs. Birdville. In the previous two seasons,

Oklahoma State commit Bralyn Peck and Decatur look to spoil the three-peat bid for La Vega and the Pirates' standout senior class.