Both Brookland teams advance to 4A state play

Brookland’s basketball teams won back-to-back 4AEast Regional thrillers played Thursday.

Tyler Parham’s three-point basket with 0.4 remaining on the clock was just enough to life Brookland to a 60-57 victory over tournament host Clinton in the boys’ side of the tournament.

Brookland also moved on with a narrow victory in the girls’ bracket, edging Bauxite 47-46.

Both teams clinched berths in this week's Class 4A state tournaments set to be played at Blythewille

Parham’s basket came after Clinton (21-10) tied the game at 57 on a three-pointer with eight seconds remaining. After a timeout, Brookland’s Cole Kirby drove the ball into the front court and found Parham open on the left wing for the winning basket.

In semifinal games played Friday, the Brookland Bearcats defeated Joe T. Robinson 60-54, led by Matt Harrell's 17 points and Blytheville the regional champion, defeated Little Rock Christian 62-59.

Brookland's Lady Bearcats (23-9) rolled past Southside Batesville 53-35 in their semifinal game played Friday while Clinton put away Heber Springs 64-42.

Stella Parker led the Lady Bearcats with 17 points for Brookland, which played host Clinton (23-6) in the semifinals Thursday.

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Class 2A North

In the Class 2A North regional at Monette Bay and Rector earned tournament berths in the boys’ division while Rector and Marmaduke advanced in the girls’ bracket of the Class 2A North Region basketball tournament Thursday.

Bay (24-11) ousted Carlisle 85-62. The Yellowjackets led 2621 after the first quarter, 45-31 at halftime and 67-45 after the third quarter.

Justin Brannen scored 22 points to lead the Yellowjackets, who played East Poinsett County in the semifinals Friday evening. Landon Therrell added 18 points, Evan Stotts 15 and Kaden Hartley 11.

David Hayes scored 23 points and Kaidan Clingman 12 for Carlisle.