Lady Bobcats prepare for district title tilt

Despite a loss to Elgin Public/Pope John in Thursday's girls' subdistrict basketball final, the Lady Bobcats will continue post-season play.

They enter district finals as a wildcard and will face Centura, Friday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m., at the school located at 201 N. Highway 11 in Cairo.

Bobcat head coach Jacob Birch said his squad is excited to have the opportunity to receive a wildcard berth and have another chance to compete.

"Centura is a very good team and won a state championship last year. Everyone in district finals is really good, but we are excited for the chance to compete at leastone...