Top-ranked Principia gradually pulled away from number-two Montgomery County for a 77-55 victory, in a Class 3 boys quarterfinal game at Webster Groves High School in St. Louis on Friday. The Panthers led by five after one quarter, by 12 at halftime and by 17 after three. Quentin Coleman went eight-for-eight from the line and led three Panthers in double figures with 22 points. Principia improves to 29-1 and will meet Woodland in a semifinal game at the Show-Me Showdown on Wednesday.
In his final high school game, Montgomery County All-Stater Clayton Parker produced 30 points and finished with 2,281 for his career. Andrew Moore scored 14. The Wildcats wrap up the season 28-2 and say goodbye to seven seniors.
postgame with Scott Kroeger:
