By JEREMY McGUIRE

Girls:  TMP 61, Norton 47

TMP outscored Norton 24-12 in the third quarter to blow open what was a close game at halftime.  The Lady Monarchs held a 50-31 lead going into the fourth quarter and led by as many as 22 points in final period before Norton closed the gap late.  TMP was never threatened on their way to their 10th straight win.

Megan Koenigsman led all scorers with 24 points for the Lady Monarchs.  Madyson Koerner and Kayla Vitztum both chipped in with 10.  TMP is now 12-2 overall and 5-1 in the Mid Continent League.  The Lady Monarchs will host Scott City on Tuesday.

ROSE MCFARLAND INTERVIEW

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Boys:  TMP 76, Norton 50

TMP used a 21-4 run to close the first quarter and take a 24-11 lead on the road in Norton on Friday night.  Jared Vitztum scored 15 of TMP’s 24 first quarter points to lead the charge.  The Monarchs led 41-28 at the half and continued their domination in the second half winning 76-50.

Vitztum finished with a game high 28 points for TMP who has now beaten Norton twice this season.  Peyton Hoffman added 17 and Ryan Ruder 11.  TMP improves to 11-3 on the season and 6-0 in the Mid Continent League. The Monarchs will host Scott City on Tuesday at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.

JOE HERTEL INTERVIEW

GAME HIGHLIGHTS