GIRLS: TMP 51, Trinity 29
Rachel Jacobs came out firing Thursday night in Hutchinson and led Thomas More Prep – Marian to a 51-29 victory over Trinity Catholic in their final game of the regular season.
The Lady Monarchs (17-3) trailed 3-2 early on in the game but went on a 12-0 run after that and never looked back in their first road game of the month.
Jacobs scored 10 points in the first quarter and 18 of her game-high 21 points in the first half. Tuesday’s game marked the 5th time Jacobs has scored above 20 points this season.
TMP led 27-13 at halftime and never had their lead cut to less than 20 in the fourth quarter.
TMP has now won 10 straight games and 15 of their last 16 contests.
The Lady Monarchs received the #1 seed in next week’s Lyons Sub-State and earned a bye for the first round. TMP will play either Russell or Minneapolis on Friday (3-2) in Lyons. Russell, the 4-seed, will host Minneapolis on Tuesday.
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BOYS: Trinity 43, TMP 37
Another poor shooting night cost the Thomas More Prep – Marian boys’ basketball team Thursday night in Hutchinson. The Monarchs wrapped up the regular season with a 43-37 loss to Trinity Catholic.
TMP (11-9) jumped out to a 16-8 lead in the first quarter and led by five at halftime 24-19 but could not hold on in the second half.
Trailing by four in the fourth quarter, TMP’s Colby Schippers hit a runner in the lane to get the Monarchs to within two at 37-35. The Celtics (11-9) would close the game on mini 6-2 run to hand TMP their second loss this week.
The Herd was led in scoring by Kelton Schuckman and Nick Hammeke who had eight points each. TMP struggled to contain Trinity’s post player, Dustin Ohl, in the second half. Ohl scored 13 of his 21 points in the final two quarters of play.
The Monarchs have little time to worry about Thursday’s loss. TMP, who earned the #4 seed in next week’s Lyons Sub-State, will host St. John’s Military Academy on Monday at Al Billinger Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 PM.
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