East Girls Basketball Wins First Sectional Title in Seven Years

Lady O’s top East Central in title game

Eli Newell, Web Editor

East Girls Basketball came into Saturday night’s ready to battle for a sectional title after an emotional victory over crosstown rival Columbus North the night before. The Lady O’s were up to the test and defeated East Central 34-32. A late Britney Ballard basket with about 10 seconds left gave the Olympians a lead for good.

East advances to take on Bedford North Lawrence this coming Saturday at Columbus North at 10 a.m. Be on the lookout for a preview of the game later this week. Checkout photos from the sectional finals above.