Darren Kinnard/River Radio Sports Central
COBDEN– The Goreville Blackcats used a balanced attack and tough defensive performance to beat Okawville 55-41 in the semifinals of the Cobden 1A Sectional.
The Blackcats improve to 32-3 and advance to Friday night’s championship game against either Meridian or Waltonville.
Nick King hit four 3-pointers to lead three Blackcats in double figures with 14 points. Cole Tripp added 13 points to go with six assists and five rebounds, and Zech Green tallied 12. Aidan Anderson led the Rockets with 12.
Okawville finishes 16-16.
