Live chat: Wharton vs. South Miami hoops

Wharton (25-4) is in the Class 8A state tournament for the first time in the program’s 16-year history. Can coach Tommy Tonelli and Co. bring home the title? The Wildcats take on South Miami (27-3) Friday in Lakeland. The Cobras are making their first  tourney appearance since 2004. Join us as we live blog the action at 7.

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• Wharton High School