Overview
- Heartfire clinched the Kansas City regional final at Municipal Auditorium with a 71-68 win over JHX Hoops.
- The game concluded under the ELAM Ending format after both teams reached the 71-point target.
- JHX Hoops overcame an early deficit to lead by four points entering the fourth quarter but fell short down the stretch.
- The victory advances Heartfire to a Sunday quarterfinal clash against the Aftershocks in Wichita.
- Fans nationwide tuned in through The Basketball Tournament’s YouTube livestream for the single-elimination contest.