By JEREMY McGUIRE
Hays Post

TMP 75, Smith Center 42

TMP opened up a double digit first quarter lead that they would never relinquish against Smith Center in the quarterfinals of the Mid Continent League Tournament on Tuesday night at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.  The Monarchs led 22-9 after the first quarter following a Peyton Hoffman 30 foot three pointer at the buzzer.  The success continued in the second quarter as TMP extended their lead to 47-24 by halftime.

There was little drama in the second half as the Monarchs continued to extend their lead throughout picking up the 75-42 win.  Jared Vitztum led four Monarchs in double figures with 27 points.  TJ Flax added 14, Hoffman 13 and Ryan Ruder 10 for the 8-2 Monarchs who have now won eight games in a row.  TMP will now face Hill City in the semi-finals of the MCL Tournament on Friday in Plainville.  The Ringnecks were 54-41 winners over Ellis in quarterfinal play.

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