The Whale Branch boys survived a scrap Saturday in Seabrook, holding off visiting Burke 54-38 to advance to the third round of the Class 2A playoffs.
Shawn Chisolm scored 17 points, Nick Pringle added 12, and Javon Hogue had 10 to lead the Warriors. Jaylin Parrales contributed five points, and Jaylen Reeves and Shemar Williams had four each for Whale Branch.
The Warriors are in the third round of the playoffs for the first time since 2015
Whale Branch (19-6) hosts Oceanside Collegiate in the Lower State semifinals at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
