Boys: Banner Christian 67, Spirit 55

Banner Christian allowed only five fourth quarter points to defeat Spirit and win the semifinals of the VCAA. Tyler Piper scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half and added seven rebounds and six assists. Caleb Caudill had six rebounds and three blocks, while Josh Esposito had four steals and three assists.

Seph Seay led Spirit with 17 points.

Banner Christian advances to the finals, where it plays Evangel Christian.

BANNER CHRISTIAN 67, SPIRIT 55
SPIRIT (21-10)

Seay 17, Rutledge 16, Hoopsick 6, Condrey 12, Dillard 0, Brown 0, Wagner 4. Totals 25 1-3 55.
BANNER CHRISTIAN (21-11)

Peters 4, McCauley 8, Piper 21, Moreland 10, Caudill 8, Whitlock 6, Ivill 3, Esposito 7, Jackson 0, Brown 0. Totals 27 6-9 67.
Spirit 14 17 19 5 -- 55
Banner Christian 11 17 21 18 -- 67

3-point goals: S -- Rutledge 2, Hoopsick 2. B -- Piper 4, McCauley 2, Ivill .