With nearly three months of regular season play in the books, area basketball teams are now preparing for their region tournaments with eyes set on the ultimate prize of landing a spot in the state playoffs. Last year was one of the best in recent memory for the area as four different teams reached the Final Four. The impressive play carried over this season, making it likely that it might be another long and exciting postseason for many local teams.Portal The Portal boys were one of last season’s Final Four squads.