The North Hall boys basketball team’s 19-6 regular-season record didn’t automatically give the Trojans a playoff spot — but it gave the team the tools to make it there. When last year’s region tournament rolled around, the Trojans still had to win one game to reach the semifinals and qualify for the state tournament. North Hall did just that by defeating Johnson High, thanks in part to the home-court advantage that came with its solid region record.
Area basketball teams look to make strong playoff push in region play