Mound City sweeps Longhorns

MOUND CITY, Mo. — Big quarters were the difference in Tuesday night’s double-header between Mound City and the visiting Longhorns from South Nodaway.

The Lady Panthers built an advantage in the third quarter after trailing 19-18 at halftime.

A 17-point third quarter was the difference as South Nodaway scored just 11 points in the frame to go into the fourth trailing 35-30. A 13-13 fourth quarter was not enough for the visitors.

Sophomore guard Meaghan McConkey led the Lady Horns (18-4) with 15 points. Mound City’s Emily Wedlock led all scorers with 18.

In the boys’ contest, Mound City built a big 16-6 first quarter advantage and a 36-point second half led the Panthers to a 59-35 win.

Mound City’s Dylan Honea (23), Jaden Gillenwater (16) and Miles Loucks (14) all scored in double-figures. Sophomore forward Trey Farnan led South Nodaway (7-16) with 11 points.

The Longhorns host Union Star, beginning with the girls’ contest at 6 p.m. and the boys to follow in Barnard.