High Schools

Alter High School basketball fans had two seasons to celebrate.

The Alter boys advanced to Saturday's Division II regional final against undefeated Graham with a 50-45 victory against Greater Catholic League mate Chaminade-Julienne on Thursday, March 6, at the Nutter Center. Ryan Siggins scored 16 points for Alter, which won its 10th straight game.

Earlier, the Alter girls defeated Columbus Mifflin in a D-II state semifinal in Columbus.

Graham moved into the regional final after the Falcons surprised many by beating Canal Winchester, which features 7-foot-1 Ohio State recruit B.J. Mullens, 64-50.

Meanwhile, in Columbus

In moving to Saturday's D-II state final against Shaker Heights Hathaway Brown, the Alter girls got 18 points from Courtney Chihil and 11 more from Meghan Waterman. It also helped that Mifflin had 26 turnovers and took just four foul shots.

Saturday's final appearance will be the first in school history for the girls. "It's a great opportunity for our program," said Alter coach Chris Hart.

On deck today

The Versailles girls, ranked No. 1 in the state, start the day with a 1 p.m. D-III state semifinal against South Euclid Regina, ranked No. 2 and making its sixth appearance at the semifinals in the past nine years.

The New Knoxville boys, ranked No. 1 in D-IV, are one step from the semifinals. The undefeated Rangers will play Cincinnati Seven Hills in a 7:30 p.m. regional final at UD Arena.