"It just shows how different and how much better we are right now," Ashley Eveler said. Belleville East (27-5) will play at Peoria Richwoods (24-4) in the sectional championship game at 6 p.m.

"That's been our goal since we won it last year," Scottie Adkinson said. “We feel great,” Spartans coach John Varner said. “When you can win at home against Howell, especially on senior night, it’s ...