The Exira-EHK Spartans (21-1) will square off against the St. Albert Saintes (12-11) with a trip to the State Girls Basketball tournament on the line tonight. The two teams are meeting in the Class 1A Region 7 Final which will be played at Harlan Community High School tonight at 8:00 p.m. and we’ll have coverage on KJAN. The game is the second game of a doubleheader and will follow the 2A Region 8 Final between AHSTW and Logan-Magnolia.

The Spartans and Saintes did not meet during the regular season but come in with similar numbers on the year. The Spartans have averaged 63 points per contest while shooting 40% from the field. The Saintes have dropped in 55 points per game on 42% shooting.

The Spartans will be trying to return to the State Tournament after missing out last year. The Spartans advanced to State every season from 2015-18.

Chris Parks will have the call from Harlan with pregame at 7:45 p.m. and tip-off at 8:00 p.m. on AM 1220, FM 101.1, and online at kjan.com.