Here’s a look at 7 regional championship games from metro-east girls basketball action

The metro-east girls basketball season continued with several key regional championship games Thursday night.

Here is a quick view of some of the outcomes.

O’Fallon 63, Belleville East 20, Class 4A

The Panthers eased to the Belleville East Regional title with a 43-point victory against the Lancers.

Shannon Dowell led O’Fallon with 17 points. O’Fallon improved to 29-4 overall while Belleville East concludes their season at 10-17.

Look ahead: O’Fallon hosts Alton at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the sectional semifinals.

Alton 58, Quincy 31, Class 4A

The Redbirds secured the Alton Regional crown thanks to a 27-point victory over the Blue Devils.

Laila Blakeny led Alton with 19 points. Alton improved to 31-1 overall while Quincy ended the season at 20-12.

Look ahead: Alton visits O’Fallon at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the sectional semfinals.

Mater Dei 57, Althoff 44, Class 2A

The Knights coasted to a 13-point victory over the Crusaders in the Althoff Regional championship.

Mater Dei improved to 22-7 while Althoff finished the season 19-10.

Look ahead: Mater Dei advances to the DuQuoin Sectional and will face the winner of the Masaac County Regional at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.

East St. Louis 50, Mascoutah 47, Class 3A

The Flyers ended the Indians’ 14-game winning streak following a three-point victory in the Mascoutah Regional title game.

Shakara McCline led East St. Louis with 28 points. East St. Louis improved to 13-20 overall while Mascoutah ended the season at 23-8.

Look ahead: East St. Louis faces Mount Vernon at the Centralia Sectional at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Breese Central 37, Freeburg 23, Class 2A

The Cougars got past the Midgets by 14 points to secure the Sparta Regional title.

Breese Central improves to 20-11 overall while Freeburg season concludes at 22-10.

Look ahead: Breese Central faces Benton at the DuQouin Sectional at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Okawville 50, Nokomis 10, Class 1A

The Rockets rolled to the Okawville Regional championship while improving to 29-4.

Next up: Okawville advances to the Jacksonville Sectional and will face the winner of the Greenfield Regional at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Carlyle 52, Father McGivney 46, Class 1A

The Indians improved to 27-5 after downing the Griffins to capture the Metro-East Lutheran Regional crown.

Mary Harkins led Father McGivney — which finished the campaign at 29-4 —with 13 points.

Next up: Carlyle advances to the Jacksonville Sectional and will face the winner of the Calhoun Regional at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.

This story was originally published February 17, 2023 at 10:37 AM.