JACKSON — Bogue Chitto hold a slim lead over Northside at halftime.

The Bobcats are up 20-19 over Northside at half with a berth to the State Finals on the line for Friday. By  Coahoama County defeated Newton 45 to 32 and will play the winner of Bogue Chitto and Northside.

Bogue Chitto started the playoffs with a 60-52 win over Lake at home. They then went on the road and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, beating Velma Jackson 85-73 in overtime. 

Last Friday, the Bobcats played the late, late game in the quarterfinals at Clinton High and defeated Kemper County High 45-34.

A school with tons of 1A tradition, this is the best season for a Bogue Chitto boys’ basketball team since the program moved up to the 2A ranks.

East Marion, who upset BC in the Region 7-2A tournament finals by three points, lost 68-62 to Newton High in the quarterfinals last week.

Bogue Chitto coach Marc Howard and his team were the only school from the area to win their quarterfinal game on Friday.