By JEREMY McGUIRE

Girls:  TMP 65, Plainville 29

TMP started Tuesday’s Mid Continent League game in Plainville on a 21-0 run and never allowed them to believe they had a chance on their way to a 65-29 win.  The Lady Monarchs hit five out of their first seven three pointers and led 25-4 after the first quarter.  The two teams played even in the second quarter scoring seven points each.

The second half belonged to TMP as they outscored Plainville 33-18.  Megan Koenigsman led TMP with 21 points. Madyson Koerner and Melissa Pfeifer each scored 15. The Lady Monarchs improve to 17-2 and finish second place in the MCL play at 8-1.  TMP will take a 15 game winning streak into Hutchinson on Thursday night when they play Hutch-Trinity.

ROSE MCFARLAND INTERVIEW

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Boys:  TMP 70, Plainville 41

TMP wrapped up their second consecutive Mid Continent League regular season title with a 70-41 win in Plainville on Tuesday night.  The Monarchs started the game on an 11-0 run and would never trail in the contest.  TMP continued to extend their lead throughout the night, leading 40-18 at halftime.

In the second half it was more TMP.  A balanced attack built the lead to 32 points by the end of the third quarter and with a running clock in the fourth quarter TMP capped off the perfect league run (9-0) with the 29 point win.  Ryan Ruder led three Monarchs in double figures with 12 points.  TMP will finish regular season play at Hutch-Trinity on Thursday.

JOE HERTEL INTERVIEW

GAME HIGHLIGHTS