BEAUMONT, Texas — After surviving their Regional Quarterfinal games, both Beaumont United and Silsbee and Beaumont United showed why they are two of the best teams in the State of Texas.
Over in Houston, the Timberwolves showed now mercy against Pflugerville Connally, blowing out the Wolves 70-47.
BU will face district rival Crosby in the 5A Region III Championship at 2 pm Saturday in Aldine ISD's Campbell Center.
Silsbee was just as dominated in their matchup. The Tigers took it to Waco Connally, thumping the Cadets 74-52.
Silsbee will face a stiffer test tomorrow at 2 pm in Lufkin when they take on third ranked Houston Washington.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
5A REGION III TOURNAMENT
Aldine ISD Campbell Center
SEMIFINALS
(10) Crosby 72 (8) Katy Paetow 68
(1) Beaumont United 70 Pflugerville Weiss 47
CHAMPIONSHIP
(1) Beaumont United (33-3) vs (10) Crosby (21-11)
Saturday 2:00 pm
4A REGION III TOURNAMENT
Lufkin ISD Athletic Complex
SEMIFINALS
(3) Houston Washington 64 (18) Austin LBJ 58
(2) Silsbee 74 (13) Waco Connally 52
CHAMPIONSHIP
(2) Silsbee (31-6) vs (3) Houston Washington (29-4)
Saturday 2:00 pm