Area varsity basketball teams are currently in post-season playoff mode after five of the ten Big 5 teams punched their ticket by finishing in the top four in their respective districts.
Ferris, Palmer, Italy and Avalon boys all earned their place in the statewide battle to reach the pinnacle. The No. 18 ranked Gladiators (22-3) were the only team to win a league championship, rolling to a 12-0 sea…
