High School Girls Basketball: Lady Toppers headed to tournament championship

[November 19, 2021] Lady Toppers headed to tournament championship Mount Pulaski defeated Tri-City/Sangamon Valley 58-31 on Thursday night in Riverton at the Turkey Tussle Tournament.

After a slow start to the game, the girls kicked up their energy in the second half to get the win, according to Mount Pulaski Coach Ryan McVickers.

The Lady Toppers were led by Alexis Wade with 27 points, seven steals, six rebounds and four assists.

Riley May tossed in 13 points and pulled down six rebounds. Grace Davis had six points, six rebounds, four steals and two assists.

Mount Pulaski (3-0) will play for its first ever Turkey Tussle Tournament Championship on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. against Porta/AC.

The championship game will be held at Clinton High School.

[Teena Lowery]

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