The WCHS Lady Pioneer basketball team advanced to the district tournament semifinals and also earned a berth in the region with a 40-28 victory over Cookeville on Thursday night in Cumberland County.

Bree Smith led the team in scoring with 18 points.

The Lady Pioneers advance to play White County on Saturday at 6 p.m., also in Cumberland County.

The news wasn't as good for the WCHS boys team as the Pioneers lost to Coffee County 53-50. The loss ends the season for WCHS boys basketball with a 14-16 record.

Hunter Daniel scored 14 points in his last game for the Pioneers. He is among eight seniors on the squad.

For complete coverage, see Sunday's edition.