SMITHLAND — For the last seven years, the University Heights Academy Blazers have walked off the court as Second Region All “A” Classic tournament champions.
Tonight at Livingston Central, the Blazers will have a chance at No. 8 after they took down Lyon County, 78-58, Friday night in the semifinals.
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