Macon, Mexico Pull Away in Second Half to Advance to District Final

The Macon Tigers and Mexico Bulldogs used second half runs tonight to advance to the Class 4 District 8 final. Macon outscored Kirksville 15-10 in the fourth to pull away with a 42-35 victory, while Mexico started the second half with a 16-0 run in a 51-36 win over Centralia.

The largest lead for either team was five through the first three quarters of the Macon-Kirksville matchup. Boston Douglas led Macon with 11 points and converted a crucial 3-pointer in the fourth to help create separation for the Tigers.

Brandon Monty with the call on KWIX and centralmoinfo.com. Macon head coach Dale Devenport praised the Tigers’ defensive effort…

The third-seeded Macon Tigers improve to 20-8 on the year. Macon seeks its first district championship since 2006 Saturday. Devenport said he is fired up for another matchup with Mexico…

Keaton Anderson led Kirksville with nine points. Kirksville concludes its season 19-5.

In the first game of the night, top-seeded Mexico outscored Centralia 16-3 in the third quarter to improve to 26-0. Bulldogs head coach Darren Pappas said increased defensive pressure fueled the team’s run in the third…

Daeye Miller finished with 15 points and a double-double in points and rebounds. Centralia stayed with the undefeated Bulldogs through the first half and went on a 10-0 run to start the fourth to pull the game back to a 10-point margin. Panthers head coach Scott Humphrey was proud of the effort his team displayed…

Centralia ends its season 13-14 and graduates three seniors in Grant Erisman, Beau Gordon and Noah Brooks. Mexico and Macon meet for the district championship Saturday afternoon at 1.

Mexico coach Darren Pappas: