Bishop girls stumble in West Region finals

Bishop girls stumble in West Region finals

WINSTON-SALEM — For the second straight postseason, Cherokee has denied the Bishop McGuinness girls basketball team a chance at a state championship.

Cherokee defeats Bishop McGuinness girls basketball for second straight year in 1A West regional final

Bishop McGuinness led by 12 points in the second half, but Cherokee rallied to take the 1A state semifinals.

Lady Villains’ Season Ends In Thrilling Regional Final

Top-seeded Bishop McGuinness faced off against defending state champion Cherokee High School in the 1A West regional final on Tuesday night. The riveting game came down to the final seconds with Cherokee defeating Bishop 65-61. Cherokee High, located on a reservation in Western North Carolina, is known for a passionate fanbase that made the three-hour trek to Winston-Salem’s LJVM Coliseum. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER PAC…