Sami Oller was a huge force in the Father McGivney Catholic 82-19 triumph over Bunker Hill on Monday at the Metro East Lutheran Class 1A Girls Basketball Regional. Oller scored 22 points to lead the Griffins. (All Photos by Dan Brannan)AT METRO-EAST LUTHERAN

FATHER MCGIVNEY CATHOLIC 82, BUNKER HILL 19: In the semifinals of the Metro-East Lutheran regional, McGivney had little trouble in taking an early lead and going on to eliminate Bunker Hill.

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Sami Oller led the Griffins with 22 points, while Mary Harkins added 20 points on the evening.

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McGivney moves on to Thursday's final and are now 29-3, while the Minutemaids end their season 3-21.

In the second semifinal, Carlyle won over the host Knights 61-17, advancing to the final against the Griffins.

The Indians are now 26-5, while Metro-East's season ends at 9-18. The McGivney-Carlyle final tips off Thursday night at 7 p.m.

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