Class A Private Boys 

Wednesday, 4 p.m.

St. Francis

Coach: Drew Catlett

Record/Ranking: 27-4, No. 1

Top players: Dwon Odom, Chase Ellis, C.J. Riley

How they got here: Def. Pinecrest Academy 67-39, def. Savannah Country Day 77-44, def. Mt. Bethel 65-63. 

Inside information: St. Francis was the No. 1 seeded team in the field. The Knights have won two state championships, coming in back-to-back seasons (2014 and 2015). Odom was named Region 6B Player of the Year. Ellis and Riley were also on the all-region teams. 

Eagle’s Landing Christian

Coach: Derrick Mason

Record/Ranking: 22-8

Top players: Trevon Reddish, Mekhi Cameron, Kelvin Jones

How they got here: Def. Mt Pisgah 69-59, def. Riverside Military 59-53, def. Christian Heritage 60-44. 

Inside information: ELCA is the No. 2 seed in the tournament. The Chargers are trying to claim their first state basketball championship. Reddish and Cameron were both first-team selections on the All-Region 5 team.