Region semifinal action produced some great games, with Banks boys and girls, as well as White County girls all punching a ticket to the region title game, while also ensuring they’ll get a home playoff game in the state tournament.

Below are results from Thursday action:

7-AAAA Boys

#3 Marist 51, #4 White County 42

*White County will play in consolation game Saturday for #3-seed

7-AAAA Girls

#3 White County 58, #2 West Hall 51

*White County girls secure home state playoff game and advance to region title game Friday

8-AAAA Boys

#2 Jefferson 64, #3 Stephens County 62

Reuben Walker had 16 pts for Stephens County.

*Stephens County will play in consolation game Friday for #3-seed

8-AA Boys

#2 Banks County 74, #3 Monticello 65

Carl Cleveland had a double-double of 33 pts and 11 reb, as did Dylan Orr (11 pts, 11 reb).

*Banks County secures home playoff game in state tourney and advances to region title game Friday

8-AA Girls

#2 Banks County 49, #3 Rabun County 42

Jaycie Bowen had 13 pts, Amber Williams had 9 pts & 9 reb, while Allison Smith had 8 pts and Lauren Shedd had 7. Laken Stiles (Rabun) had 20 pts, 5 stl, 4 reb and 2 ast.

*Banks County secures home playoff game in state tourney and advances to region title game Friday; Rabun County will play consolation game Friday for #3-seed