Region I-2A capsule
Christoval (21-9) vs. Panhandle (29-4), 1 p.m.
Last time out: Panhandle def. Stratford 78-39. Christoval beat Seagraves, 50-33.
The scoop: The Ettes are making a fourth straight trip to the Region I-2A tournament in Levelland while the Lady Cougars are making their second trip in four years. Panhandle senior Lainey Choate enters the game averaging 13.4 points a game and 2.9 steals. Christoval's Kayce Jackson has been a senior leader all season, putting up nine points a night and 11 boards a contest.
Panhandle coach Rob Schmucker says: "We're playing well right now on both sides of the ball. I feel our offense is finally catching up with our defense. I think our defense will be key against Christoval because of the way they dribble drive to the basket. They love to kick it out to the perimeter and they shoot it really well."
Christoval coach Scott Richardson said: "Panhandle has played a tough schedule. They are well tested and very confident in who they are. We have to get past who we are playing right away, and just play our game."
Forsan (26-8) vs. Wellington (28-6), 2:30 p.m.
Last time out: Wellington def. Gruver, 48-44. Forsan beat Sundown, 30-25.
The scoop: Wellington punched its ticket back to the regional tournament for the first time in six years after a thrilling comeback against Gruver. Senior Savannah Sumrall is a big reason for the Lady Skyrocket success this year, scoring 14.5 ppg with 5.1 rebounds a contest. Forsan's 30-25 win over Sundown wasn't flashy, but the Lady Bison are a defensive team led by senior Macy Evans.
Wellington coach Chris Sumrall says: "Getting a win like we did over Gruver gives us confidence. I think we know in any situation you can't count us out. Forsan is a team that can defend really well. Not only that, they have good guards that can shoot it. We'll have to be ready on defense."
Forsan coach Loyd Vedder said: "Defensively we're playing pretty well. Offense has been sporadic, but luckily our defense has been excellent. Wellington can really shoot it. They are tall and deep. The Texas Panhandle is always toughest in state and we're going to have to do our best to get after it."