Senior Rachel Jacobs tied a career high by scoring 30 points Friday night and the Thomas More Prep – Marian Lady Monarchs earned a 61-43 victory over Russell at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.
Both teams entered with six wins but a quick start by Jacobs and the Lady Monarchs assured TMP would get their seventh. Jacobs connected on three 3-pointers and finished with 13 points after one quarter of play. Jacobs ended the game making six treys.
TMP (7-2) never let their lead slip under 14 points in the second half. The Lady Monarchs, on a five-game winning streak, received nine points from junior Heather Ruder while senior Jenna Lang chipped in 8.
TMP is off to Hillsboro next week for the Trojan Classic. The Lady Monarchs, earning the five-seed, will take on Wamego in the opening round on Tuesday. Listen to our coverage beginning at 2:40 PM on 14 KAYS with the Fort Hays Auto Sales Pregame Show with tip-off to follow at 3:00.
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The Monarch boys never trailed Friday night at home against Russell and went on for the blowout win 69-32.
After a slow start in the first half, TMP still managed to hold a nine-point lead at the break. Senior Jacob Fouts managed to score six points in the first half but unloaded in the second half pouring in 18 more on his way to a career high 24 points.
The Monarch boys (6-3) are also off to the Hillsboro Tournament next week. TMP garnered the two-seed and will face Winfield in the opening round on Monday at 3 PM. Our coverage gets underway at 2:40 with the Fort Hays Auto Sales Pregame Show on 14 KAYS.
Coach Post Game Interview
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Boys’ Game Highlights
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