Effingham and T-town are a step closer to the boys’ state basketball tournaments. The Hearts jumped out an early 18-6 first quarter lead and never looked back in a 66-49 victory over Tolono Unity. They’ll face Champaign Central in the regional championship game tomorrow night in Paris. In a much closer game, the Wooden Shoes advanced to the Robinson Sectional championship with a 56-52 victory over Eldorado. Lee Hardiek led T-town with 20 points. They’ll face Mount Carmel tomorrow night.
