By JEREMY McGUIRE
Hays Post

TMP 65, Russell 39
3A Sub-State Quarterfinal

HAYS, Kan.-TMP showed why they were the number one seed in the 3A Minneapolis Sub-State with a 65-39 win over the Russell Broncos on Monday night at Al Billinger Fieldhouse. Things started a little slow in the first quarter as the two teams traded scores throughout with TMP on top after one, 11-8.

The second quarter slowed down early as TMP went scoreless for the first three and a half minutes. Russell was able to tie the game and then take a couple of two point leads. The Monarchs then used their defense to open up some offense as they finished the first half on a 7-3 run. TMP led 23-19 at the half.

The Monarchs turned things around in the third quarter outscoring Russell 18-8 to take control of the contest. TMP continued to roll in the fourth quarter outscoring the Broncos 24-12. Austin Price led Russell with 15 points. Ryan Karlin led three Monarchs in double figures with 17. Creighton Renz added 14 and Trenton Mayo 12.

Russell finishes their season at 4-17. TMP improves to 15-5 and will play the winner of Southeast of Saline and Minneapolis on Thursday in Minneapolis.

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