Olek Czyz scored 25 points and Reno defeated Foothill 76 - 61 to qualify for the State Championship game. Reno lost to Foothill back in December but came away victorious in the more important play-off game. Reno will face Cheyenne in the Championship Game. Cheyenne defeated Douglas, 93 - 55, in the other semi-final game.

Here is more on Elliot Williams being selected as a McDonald's All-American and an article on Leslie McDonald being a finalist for Tennessee Mr. Basketball honors. Williams and McDonald will be back in play-off action Saturday February 23rd.

Mason Plumlee scored 14 points as Christ School defeated Providence Day, 63 - 44, in the quarterfinals of the NCISAA 3-A tournament at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh. There is a complete scouting report on Mason Plumlee in the Premium Newsletter.

DeShawn Painter posted an impressive double-double of 30 points and 17 rebounds, but Booker T. Washington dropped a 101 - 89 decision to Norcom. The game was tied 82 - 82 at the end of regulation before Norcom outscored BTW 19 - 7 in overtime.

High School Playoffs have commenced across the country and the best teams have commenced their quest for a State Championship. For diehard, rabid basketball fans, high school playoffs serve as a tune-up for March Madness. Let's take a look at future Blue Devils Olek Czyz and Elliot Williams:

In Nevada, Reno High School has won the Northern 4A Regional Championship with a 69 - 53 victory over Douglas High School. Olek Czyz battled flu like symptoms in the game and finished with 13 points. In previous games, Czyz scored 16 points, in a 57 - 45 victory over Bishop Manogue, and 23 points in a 79 - 47 blowout of Spanish Springs in the opening round. Next up for Czyz and the Huskies is Foothill High School on Tuesday. Foothills defeated Reno, 85 - 78, on December 23rd.

In Memphis, Elliot Williams and St. George's defeated Tipton-Rosemark 73 - 57 on Saturday. Previously, Williams scored 15 points as St. George's defeated FACS 53 - 32. and 19 points in St. George's first tournament game, a 63 - 22 victory over SBEC. St. George's moves on to the Sub-State level on Saturday February 23rd.

For Class of 2009 recruiting targets, here are articles on Leslie McDonald and Mason Plumlee.

Elliot Williams returned to the court on Thursday and scored 23 points as St. George's defeated Lausanne 88 - 61. Williams, a 6' 4" shooting guard, who will attend Duke next year, has been out nursing a sore knee. On Friday, Williams scored 25 points as St. George's defeated Tipton-Rosemark Academy 77 - 70.

Olek Czyz scored 24 points as Reno defeated North Valleys 72 - 56, on Tuesday. Czyz went 8-11 from the free throw line. With the victory, Reno clinched the Sierra League. On Friday, Reno routed Douglas 75 - 39. Czyz scored 14 points.

DeShawn Painter scored 19 points as Booker T. Washington clinched the Eastern District with a 89 - 48 victory over Wilson, on Tuesday. On Friday, Painter scored 22 points, but it wasn't enough as Maury stunned the Bookers 64 - 62, with a 15 foot buzzer beater.

6' 11" Mason Plumlee scored 20 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and blocked four shots, as Christ School defeated Asheville 86 - 58 on Wednesday. On Friday, Plumlee posted another double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds in a 74 - 57 victory over Roberson.

Olek Czyz scored 21 points and Reno High School defeated Hug High School 64 - 41 on Thursday night. Czyz was 5 - 7 from the free throw line in the victory. On Saturday, Czyz scored 16 points in Reno's 75 - 40 victory over Damonte Ranch.

Greg Echenique scored 15 points and grabbed three rebounds as St. Benedict's Prep defeated American Christian 77 - 70 on Friday night in the Prime Time Shootout.

In Memphis, Leslie McDonald scored 15 points as Briarcrest defeated MUS 51 - 46. St. George's defeated FACS 66 - 57 but Elliot Williams did not play.

DeShawn Painter scored 14 points as Booker T. Washington routed Lake Taylor 99 - 57 on Friday night.

Mason Plumlee recorded a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds as Christ School defeated Spartanburg Day 79 -53.