N-O quartet in Section VI semifinals

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 27 February 2024 at 10:40 am

Four Niagara-Orleans League teams will be competing in this week’s semifinal round of the Section VI basketball playoffs.

This evening No. 4 seed Akron will face top seeded Southwestern in the girls Class B1 semifinals at 5:30 p.m. at Kenmore West. The victor will play in the B1 final on Sunday at Buffalo State College against the winner of the No. 3 Olmsted vs. No. 2 East Aurora semi.

On Wednesday, N-O champion No. 1 seed Wilson will face No. 4 Allegany-Limestone in the Class B2 semis at 5:30 p.m. at Kenmore West. The victor advances to Sunday’s B2 final at Buffalo State against the winner of the No. 3 Portville vs. No. 2 Salamanca semi.

On Thursday, N-O co-champions Akron and Newfane will be in action in the boys Class B1 semifinals at Buffalo State.

No. 4 Akron will face No. 1 Salamanca at 6:30 p.m. and No. 3 Newfane will take on No. 2 Olmsted at 8 p.m. The winners will meet for the B1 title on Saturday at Buffalo State.