By JEREMY McGUIRE

Girls:  TMP 80, Stockton 55

TMP took control of their game with Stockton early on Friday night and rolled to an 80-55 victory.  The Lady Monarchs Led 47-16 at halftime and extended the lead to 55-22 midway through the third quarter.  That’s when Stockton went on a 23-2 run spanning into the fourth quarter and cut the Lady Monarch lead to 12 at 57-45.  TMP closed the door shortly thereafter with some hot three point shooting to secure their 14th consecutive win.

Stockton was led by Delayne Colburn and Haven Hamilton who both scored 17.  TMP was led by Madyson Koerner with 24, Megan Koenigsman 23 and Melissa Pfeifer 13.  The Lady Monarchs are now 16-2 on the season and 7-1 in the Mid Continent League.  They travel to Plainville on Tuesday night.

ROSE MCFARLAND INTERVIEW

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Boys:  TMP 54, Stockton 25

TMP took advantage of a short Stockton bench on Friday night and ran away from the Tigers, winning 54-25.  The Monarchs had to battle against a very methodical Stockton club but adjusted well on both ends of the floor.  TMP led 25-15 at halftime and extended the lead to 38-20 after three quarters.  The Monarchs continued their efforts in the fourth quarter outscoring their opponents from up north 16-5 to pick up the 29 point win.

Jared Vitztum led TMP with 16 points while Joel Green finished with 10 to lead Stockton.  TMP is now 15-3 on the season and 7-1 in the Mid Continent League.  The Monarchs are on the road on Tuesday night to face Plainville.

JOE HERTEL INTERVIEW

GAME HIGHLIGHTS