March 29, 2024

Diagonal advances to regional semifinal

ANITA — The Diagonal girls basketball team went into Anita and took down CAM on a last-minute Emily Newton bucket to win 40-38 and advance to the Class 2A Region 3 semifinals.

There, the Maroonettes will face 10th-ranked Glidden-Ralston (18-3) Friday in Coon Rapids at 7 p.m.

Gildden-Ralson defeated Coon Rapids-Bayard 66-30 to get to the game.

The winner will play the victors of the game between Sidney and Essex being played in Sidney Friday at 7 p.m.

The regional finals are set for Monday, Feb. 20 in Neola at 7 p.m.

In the game's final minute, Diagonal's Katie Sobotka hit a three-pointer to give the Maroonettes a two-point lead. CAM responded with two free throws by Paige McAfee. Then Newton made a shot in the paint with about 10 seconds remaining in the game to give Diagonal the win.