Lakeview Academy’s Taylor Handte has been named to the Region 8-A All-Region Second Team, while senior Kelsey Gilbert earned an Honorable Mention from the region’s coaches.

The Lady Lions (16-9) will open play in the 8-A region tournament as the No. 2 seed from the North subregion. They’ll be taking on Hebron Christian at 4 p.m. Wednesday at George Walton Academy in Monroe. The winner of the game will clinch a spot in the state playoffs.

Region 8-A semifinals and finals will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Lakeview.