In a defensive battle, second seed Palmyra defended the home court and knocked off top seed Monroe City 36-33 in the Class 3, District 6 Championship game Friday night. Monroe City led by as many as six points in the first half, before Palmyra came back to tie it at 18 at halftime. Palmyra’s Luke Sheppard hit one of two free throws in the final minute to make it a three point game, giving Monroe City a chance to tie.
J.B. Connoley with the call on nemopressbox.com.
Palmyra’s Ryan McKinney led his team with nine points and was named our Freeman Financial and Insurance Player of the game. Palmyra is 24-5. They play top-ranked Principia Monday night. Monroe City was led by Brent Holland’s 12 points. Their season ends at 19-7.
Find the game on our archive page, and postgame interviews with both coaches below.
Palmyra Coach Brian Rea:
Monroe City Coach Brock Edris:
