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Meridian basketball heading to state finals

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By adwpadmin

MOUNDS, Ill. -- The Meridian Bobcats have earned the right to compete for a state title.

Meridian defeated Chicago Hope Academy in the semifinals of the Class 1A boys basketball tournament, 68-60.

Antonio Flenoid led the Bobcats with 24 points and 12 rebounds.

Jai’deon Reed added 15 points and Will Thurston added 11points and 6 assists to pace the Bobcats.

Meridian trailed 35-31 at the half but outscored Chicago Hope Academy 23-12 in the third quarter to take control of the game.

Meridian earns the right to play in the state title game Saturday at 11 a.m. in Champaign.

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