By JEREMY McGUIRE

TMP 61, Russell 37

Russell held an early 3-2 over TMP in Friday’s sub-state semifinals in Norton.  The Lady Monarchs proceeded to go on a 14-0 run to end the first quarter and lead 16-3.  The Lady Broncos would answer with the first four points of the second quarter to bring the TMP lead back to single digits at 16-7 and TMP took off again.

The Lady Monarchs outscored Russell 23-11 in the second quarter to take a commanding 39-14 lead at halftime. TMP shot a sizzling 63.6% from the field in the first half and out rebounded Russell 17 to four.  Kayla Vitztum and Katelyn Zimmerman combined for 29 points in the first have to lead the Lady Monarchs.

TMP would build their lead to 32 points a couple of times in the second half.  Russell made a little bit of a run in the fourth quarter to help make the scoreboard look a little better.  The Lady Monarchs eventually won 61-37.

Vitztum led TMP with 22 points, Zimmerman added 19 and Madyson Koerner added 12.  The Lady Monarchs are now 20-2 on the season and will take on Beloit Saturday evening in Norton for the 3A Sub-State Championship.

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