7TH GRADE BRAVES REACH LEIC TOURNEY CHAMPIONSHIP

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The Parkview 7th grade Basketball Braves in in the finals of the Little Elementary Illini Conference 7th grade Tournament. The hosts won on their home floor in semi-final play Monday night 49-41 over Paris Mayo. Zane Underhill scored 19 and Bryant Jenkins 12 to lead the squad to the victory. The 7th Graders are now 14-2 and will play Robinson for the championship Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. Robinson advanced to the final with a 44-21 semi-final win over Marshall. The 8th grade tournament semi-finals also at Parkview take place Tuesday with Casey against Marshall in the first game at 6 p.m. followed by Parkview against Paris Mayo in the second at 7:15 p.m. The winners will battle Thursday at 7:15 p.m. for the title.