Previews of tonight's games involving McNicholas, Wyoming and Eastern Brown:

        McNicholas vs. Columbus Bishop Hartley

        • WHAT: Division II state semifinal

        • WHERE: Schottenstein Center, Columbus.

        • RECORDS: McNicholas 20-6, Hartley 19-7

        • WHEN: 7 p.m.

        • STARTING LINEUPS: McNicholas—Lynn Oberschmidt, (F., 5-11, So., 7.4 ppg); Kim Breving (F., 5-11, So., 9 ppg); Ashley Clark (C., 5-8, Sr., 16 ppg); Kendra Hornschemeier (G., 5-7, Sr., 7.8 ppg); Betsey Clark G., 5-8, So., 7.4 ppg). Bishop Hartley—Mara Boyer (F., 5-10, Jr., 5 ppg); C., DaVona Tucker, 5-11, Sr., 2 ppg); Mary Gruber (G., 5-7, Sr., 16.2 ppg); Stephanie Feyes (G., 5-9, Sr., 13.9 ppg; Lyndsey Greer (G., 5-8, Sr., 9.5 ppg).

        • NOTABLE: Defending state champion Hartley is making its seventh Final Four appearance, and seeking its fourth championship overall. The school is located about 10 minutes from the arena.

        Lyndsey Greer, a 5-foot-8 senior guard, is the Hawks' only returning starter, averaging 9.5 points.

        The Rockets' strength is on the inside with versatile center Ashley Clark.

        If experience is a factor in the outcome, Hartley has the advantage with four senior starters. The Rockets rely heavily on three sophomores.

        McNicholas scores 60.4 points a game; Hartley 57.5. The Rockets allow 47.6 points to Hartley's 50.7.

        Wyoming vs. South Euclid Regina

        • WHAT: Division III state semifinal

        • WHERE: Jerome Schottenstein Center, Columbus.

        • RECORDS: Wyoming 22-3, South Euclid Regina 23-3

        • WHEN: 4 p.m.

        • STARTING LINEUPS: WYOMING—Mary Bell (F., 5-7, Jr., 4.8 ppg); Laura Verhaeghe (F., 5-8, Jr, 7.4 ppg); Maria McCarthy (C., 6-3, Sr., 15.1 ppg); Jenni McGee (G., 5-7, Sr., 14.4 ppg); Monica Hoyles (G., 5-4, Sr., 6 ppg. REGINA— Ari Moore (F., 5-8, Sr., 2.0 ppg); Siedah Williams (F. 6-2, So., 13 ppg); Rachel Spadafore (C., 6-2, Sr., 8.4 ppg); Sarah Burgess (G., 5-10, Jr., 13.5 ppg); Simone Redd (G., 5-8, Fr., 8.2 ppg).

        • NOTABLE: Defending state champion Regina returns two starters, Sarah Burgess and Ari Moore, and has gotten great play from Siedah Hillmon-Williams, a 6-foot sophomore who averaged 13 points and nine rebounds.

        Regina averages 73.8 points and allows only 37 points. The Royals use a full-court press the entire game.

        Freshman Simone Redd has come on strong late in the season and is Regina's outside scoring threat.

        The key for Wyoming will be controlling the tempo.

        Coach Deb Gentile's Cowboys have allowed only 36.6 points a game and average 60.3.

        Eastern Brown vs. Hamler Patrick Henry

        • WHAT: Division III state semifinal

        • WHERE: Schottenstein Center, Ohio State University, Columbus.

        • RECORDS: Eastern Brown 25-0, Patrick Henry 24-1

        • WHEN: 2 p.m.

        • STARTING LINEUPS: EASTERN BROWN—Sarah Jodrey (F, 5-8, Jr., 3.9 ppg); Jessi Ellis (F, 5-8, Sr., 3.9 ppg); Brenna Morris (G, 5-8, So., 10.4 ppg); Elizabeth Burrows (G, 5-9, Sr., 12.6 ppg); Micah Harvey (G., 5-8, Jr., 17.3 ppg. PATRICK HENRY— Anita Meyer (F., 6-0, Sr., 18.2 ppg; Becca Flowers (F., 5-0, So., 5.8 ppg; Lyndsey Zgela (C., 5-9, Jr., 5.9 ppg; Nikki Zgela (G., 5-10, Jr., 7.6 ppg); Karyn Creager (G., 5-0, So., 16.5 ppg).

        • NOTABLE: This is Eastern Brown's second consecutive appearance in the Final Four, giving the Warriors a definite experience advantage.

        “Who doesn't suffer from the jitters the first time in a big game?” Eastern Brown coach Richard Kiser asked. “Most of our girls were here last year. It shouldn't be a factor.

        Eastern Brownprefers the up-tempo game, averaging 67.1 points a game while giving up only 35 points.

        The Warriors feature a three-guard offense. Brenna Morris, Elizabeth Burrows and Micah Harvey all average in double figures.

        Like Eastern Brown, the Patriots are a high scoring team, averaging 62.7 points while allowing 47.4.

        Patrick Henry has two outstanding players, senior center Anita Meyer and shooting guard Karyn Creager.

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