MUHLENBERG MUSTANGS
STAMPEDE
THIRD REGION CHAMPS
Coaches and fans react to the end of the Third Region game March 8. The Muhlenberg County Mustangs are Rupp Arena-bound after defeating Apollo 64-50 in the championship game of the 2010 Boys’ Third Region Basketball Tournament at the Sportscenter. Senior guard Joe Gabbard led the Mustangs with 19 points, while junior Mike Civils tossed in 15. Senior forward Grant Warford had a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds; Tiger Warford added nine points, five steals and five rebounds and Josh Hawkins tallied seven points and six assists. With the game tied at 32-all midway through the third period, MC’s smothering defense sparked a 16-2 run that propelled the Mustangs to a double-digit lead. The team made 18-of-21 foul shots in the fourth quarter to secure the victory and the school’s first 3rd Region championship. The Mustangs now advance to the KHSAA Sweet Sixteen in Lexington where they will take on the 12th Region champion at 11 a.m. (CST) March 18. Mercer County faces West Jessamine March 9 in the 12th Region championship game at Pulaski County High School. Below, Josh Hawkins helps cut down the game net.
(Leader-News Photos/Steve Smith)
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