GIRLS: TMP 57, Quinter 34

The girls’ basketball team from Thomas More Prep – Marian scored the first 18 points of Friday’s game against Quinter and cruised to a 57-34 win at Al Billinger Fieldhouse in Hays.

After shutting out Quinter (5-10) in the first quarter, the Lady Monarchs held a 36-12 lead at halftime. With the starters out of the game for the majority of the second half, the Lady Bulldogs got within 16 in the fourth quarter until TMP (13-3) finished the game on a 7-0 run.

TMP, who had nine different players score Friday night, has won six straight games. Junior Heather Ruder and senior Jenna Lang led the way with 13 points each while senior Rachel Jacobs added 11.

Girls’ Game Highlights
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Coach Alan Billinger’s Post-game Interview
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BOYS:  TMP 74, Quinter 33

A strong second half resulted in a blowout win for the TMP-Marian boys Friday night against Quinter. The Monarchs held the Bulldogs to 13 points in the second half and went on for a 74-33 victory at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.

TMP (10-6) trailed 13-12 late in the first quarter but would end the period with two straight 3-pointers by senior Nick Hammeke. The Monarchs would never trail after that point. Hammeke drilled six 3-pointers in the first half and had 20 points by the end of the half.

TMP put together a 18-4 run to begin the third quarter and the route was on after that. The 74 points scored set a new season high for TMP and marked the second time this year they have scored above 70.

Eleven different players scored for the Monarchs. Hammeke wasn’t able to score in the second half finishing with 20 points. Senior Taylor Pfeifer ended with 11 points and junior Shane Zimmerman added 10.

TMP will be at home once again next Tuesday as they welcome in Hoisington.

Boys’ Game Highlights
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Coach Joe Hertel’s Post-game Interview
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