The 5th ranked Summit Storm boy’s hoop team defeated Putnam last night, 79-70 to advance to the state playoffs where the Storm will host Lebanon Saturday night in the first round.

Second ranked Mt. View, the IMC league champions, will host south Albany Saturday evening.

Cougars head coach Brian Broaddus was named IMC coach of the year, while senior guard Davis Holly was tabbed as the Player of the Year.