By JEREMY McGUIRE
HaysPost

Girls:  TMP 45, Olathe North 41

TMP used a 16 point effort from Megan Koenigsman and Madyson Koerner chipped in another 13 as the Lady Monarchs knocked off the Olathe North Eagles in the consolation semi finals of the Gerald Mitchell Hays City Shootout.  Still playing without Head Coach Rose McFarland, who is recovering from chemotherapy treatments, the ladies showed some toughness in the win.

TMP was able to overcome an early deficit and finally took control of the game in the fourth quarter.  TMP will take on cross town rival Hays High in the fourth place game on Saturday.

Boys:  Newton 50, TMP 47

Jared Vitztum narrowly missed a game tying three pointer in the closing moments of their 50-47 loss to Newton on Friday night.  Vitztum scored 22 to lead the  TMP.  The Monarchs led late but were not able to hold the lead in their second loss to start the season.

TMP will take on Colby Saturday morning at 11:45 in the seventh place game of the Gerald Mitchell Hays City Shootout.