Chestatee will get a chance to defend its Region 8-4A championship while Cherokee Bluff suffered a frustrating loss to North Oconee in the semifinals at the North Oconee gym on Thursday.
North Hall and Lakeview Academy will meet for the third time in five years in the Lanierland final after both teams took wins on Thursday in the semifinals at the Lakeview Academy gym.
North Hall joined Chestatee and Lakeview Academy into the semifinals with a big 65-51 win over East Hall on Wednesday in the first round of the 64th annual Lanierland tournament.
Known for her offensive prowess, it was a late offensive rebound by Riley Black that may have saved the day for Chestatee Friday night against East Forsyth in the Region 8-4A championship game.