McAlester boys basketball will travel to Collinsville to begin the playoffs in what they hope is the first game on the trail to the state tournament.
The Buffaloes (Class-5A-4 17-7, 10-4) are matched up with Bishop Kelley (Class-5A-3 8-15, 4-10) in the regional tournament. The first game is win-or-go-home but both teams which make it to the regional championship game are guaranteed a spot in the area tournament.
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