Bowling Green advances

Bowling Green Bobcats players gather around Coach Jimmy Tucker after beating the Lutheran North Crusaders 45-15 Wednesday night to capture the Class 3 Regional crown in Bowling Green. The Crusaders scored first, but the Bobcats returned the ensuing kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown and never looked back. Bowling Green led 34 to 7 at the half and used a stifling defense and a strong running attack to smother the Crusaders. The Bobcats (11-0) advance to play at Trinity Catholic High (7-3) north of St. Louis in Monday's sectional round.