After a loss Friday to Millwood, the Alva Ladybugs faced Chandler in the area consolation playoff Saturday night at Western Heights. The Ladybugs turned in a dominating performance, outscoring the Lady Lions 52-32. It’s the first trip to state for the Ladybugs since 2016.

Chandler hit the first basket of the game, but that was the only time they led. Alva set a fast pace, and the Lady Lions had a hard time keeping up. As Chandler’s turnovers reached double digits, the Ladybugs scored 14 points to six for the Lady Lions to end the quarter. The second quarter was more of the same. Chandler manag...