WINCHESTER -- Blackman weathered an impressive storm and 3-point onslaught by Lawrence County on Thursday night to capture the Region 4-AAA championship 58-52 before a rowdy crowd.
The Blaze will face Bradley Central Monday night at 7 at home in a Sectional game for the right to advance to the TSSAA State Tournament. Lawrence County play at Waker Valley. Both winners advance to the TSSAA State Tournament with the victory.
The Blaze (31-0) led by as many as 13 points in both halves, but Lawrence County senior guard poured in 24 points and made six 3-pointers to keep the Wildcats at bay.