Burley Girls Basketball advances to state title game thanks to Whiting’s 29 points

By Eric Moon

February 18, 2022 9:17 PM

Published February 18, 2022 9:34 PM

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) - Amari Whiting and the Burley Bobcats are heading to the 4A State Championship thanks to a 49-36 win in the semifinals Friday against Preston.

Whiting, and Oregon commit, scored 29 points in another amazing performance.

Whiting helped Burley take the lead and pull away for a 13-point victory.

Next up, Burley faces Skyline in the 4A State Championship Saturday at 6:00 p.m. while Preston battles Blackfoot at 12:00 p.m. in the third-place game.

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Eric Moon

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