Class 2A sectional final at Momence
Seton 62, Westmont 49
Records: Seton 28-2, Westmont 24-7
Halftime: Seton 31-19
Summary: The Sting, having won the first sectional title in school history, advances to the Lewis University supersectional against Catholic South rival Hales. Leading 18-16 early in the second quarter, Seton went on a 13-0 run to take command. The Sting’s full-court zone press forced five turnovers during the run. Westmont’s only lead was 8-7 midway through the first quarter after a short jumper by 6-5 Tyler Pierce. Seton outrebounded Westmont 42-23.
Top performers: Seton ? F Corbin Thomas 21 points 18 rebounds, F/C Tony Nixon 13 points, G D.J. Cooper 11 points 8 rebounds 4 assists 3 steals, F Jordan Walker 11 points 3 steals. Westmont ? C Tyler Pierce 22 points 10 rebounds, G Erik Andrews 10 points, G Kevin Zapinski 5 steals.
The bonus: “This is real big, especially only having a boys basketball team for just six years,” said Thomas, who had nine points and 10 rebounds in the final quarter. “This is the result of a lot of hard work.”