JOHANNESBURG - The regional 27 final saw Frankfort and Gaylord St. Mary square off on Thursday night. The game was delayed a day due to weather.
The Panthers had won two consecutive regional titles and were seeking a third, while the Snowbirds had lost in the regional finals in the past three seasons, including losses to Frankfort the previous two years.
Frankfort got off to a fast start in this game and would hold their lead en route to a 56-44 win.
They now advance to play Onekama in the quarterfinals on March 17th at Houghton Lake.