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    Prep sports recap for Feb. 28, 2024

    By Kurt Pegler,

    2024-02-29

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    PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The Macomb Bombers pulled off a big upset in the class 2A boys basketball postseason.

    The Bombers erased a 17-point deficit in the second half to beat the Manual, 41-40, in the sectional semifinal at Canton on Wednesday. The Rams were the top seed in the sectional.

    Elsewhere, Lathan Sommerville scored 32 points to lead Richwoods past Kankakee, 70-66, in the 3A sectional semifinal at Pontiac. The win sets up a Friday night sectional championship showdown with defending state champ Metamora.

    In class 1A, Hank Alvey scored 31 points as Illini Bluffs beat Peoria Christian, 59-34, in the sectional semifinal at Abingdon.

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