The Palmyra boys and South Shelby girls achieved hard-fought Monroe City Tournament semifinal victories Thursday.
The Palmyra Panthers moved to 5-0 with a 43-35 win over South Shelby. Hudson Bock had a game-high 20 points.
South Shelby got a boost at the end of a low-scoring third quarter.
Palmyra never relinquished control, though. The Panthers will play host Monroe City in the championship game. 1-3 South Shelby was led by Pryce Eagan’s 13 points and will play Marion County in the 3rd Place game.
The South Shelby girls held off Monroe City 50-44. The Ladybirds trailed Monroe 11-5 early before going on a 14-0 run. Hannah Gaines was the key contributor in the first half.
Gaines finished with those 12 points. South Shelby never trailed after its big run but Monroe City got close on multiple occasions.
Naaron Hays scored a game-high 22 points. Monroe trailed by as much as 14 in the second half and got as close as five. The 5-1 Lady Panthers oppose Highland for 3rd Place. Callie McWilliams led 5-0 South Shelby with 16 points. The Ladybirds will face Palmyra for the tournament championship.
Freeman Financial and Insurance Outstanding Players of the Game
Hudson Bock- Palmyra Boys
Hannah Gaines- South Shelby Girls
South Shelby boys coach Kent O’Laughlin Postgame:
South Shelby girls coach Luke O’Laughlin Postgame:
Monroe City girls coach Adam Rung Postgame:
