Bethel advances to state tournament
Bethel’s Varsity Boys (11-9) are heading to the state tournament after defeating Clay County Christian in an away playoff game Thursday night 56-52.
Bethel was led in scoring by sophomore Mitchell Gamble with 22, followed by Clint Chisgar with 17, Tyler Lawrence with 8, Isaac Bunner with 5 and Cole Schmidt with 3.
Clay County was led in scoring by Justin Smith with 23.
Bethel will play Conecuh Springs Christian on Fri., Feb. 22, at Oxford High School in the first round of the ACEA State Tournament.