Local Sports Journal

Holton advanced to the Class C district semifinals with a 47-29 win over Hesperia on Monday night.

The Red Devils will face Hart on Wednesday in the semifinals at 6 p.m. at Holton High School.

Holton led 10-6 after one quarter and held Hesperia scoreless in the second quarter to take a 21-6 lead into halftime.

Victor Reagan led the Red Devils with 18 points, Aaron Poling added 11 and Brad Epplett had six steals.

Joe McKeown led the Panthers with 10 points.