Howe boys, Wister girls stave off elimination; Lions hold off Porter Consolidated, while Lady Wildcats get past Crowder

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MOVIN' ON — Howe's Brent Hill, left, goes up for two points amid a pair of Porter Consolidated players during Thursday afternoon's elimination game of the Class 2A Regional Tournament in Crowder. The Lions held off the Pirates to advance to today's consolation semifinals in Crowder. Photo by Hannah Landeros

CROWDER — Two LeFlore County basketball teams, the Howe Lions and the Wister Lady Wildcats kept their seasons alive — at least for one more day — at the Class 2A Regional Tournament.
The Lions held off the Porter Consolidated Pirates 51-49, while a fourth-quarter rally lifted the Lady ’Cats to a 50-44 win over the host Crowder Demonettes.
The Lions (20-8) will play the loser of Thursday night's Haworth-Vanoss game at 3 this afternoon in Crowder in the consolation semifinals. This afternoon's winner will play for the consolation finals here at 3 p.m. Saturday for a berth in next week's Class 2A Area Tournament at the Wilburton High School gym.
The Lady Wildcats (12-16) will meet the loser of Thursday night's Colbert-Silo game at 1:30 this afternoon in the regional consolation semifinals. Colbert is coached by former Talihina boys coach Chris Gillespie. Today's winner will play for the consolation championship, and a berth at the area tournament, here at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.