Prep Boys’ Basketball: WACO, W-MU Roll; Other Prep Finals

WACO 78, Columbus 29 

Vincent Jones led a balanced WACO attack with 16 points as the Warriors hit cruise control for a 78-29 win over Columbus, last night.

The Warriors scored 29 points in the second quarter to a 26-point lead into halftime.

They then limited the Wildcats to just seven second half points.

WACO improved to 2-1 with the win.

They’ll get Cardinal in Eldon on Friday night.

Winfield-Mount Union 64, Lone Tree 34

A 24-7 third quarter run was all Winfield-Mount Union needed in a 64-34 win over Lone Tree last night.

Abram Edwards ended with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Cam Buffington recorded yet another double-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks.

Freshman Jake Edwards chipped in with 12 points, as well.

Just like the Lady Wolves, Winfield’s boys’ stayed unbeaten at 4-0.

They’ll travel to Mediapolis on Friday night, in what should be a dandy.

New London 67, Cardinal 55

Devon Swanson had a monster, 25 point and eight rebound performance to help steer New London past Cardinal last night, 67-55.

Kade Benjamin finished with 14 points and eight boards, while Tayshaun Donaldson added 10.

New London trailed 18-12 at the end of the first quarter but won the rest of the game by 18.

Still undefeated at 2-0, New London will play Trey Magnani’s Van Buren County Warriors on the road on Friday night.

Other prep finals:

  • Danville 75, Central Lee 43
  • Holy Trinity 44, Van Buren County 43
  • Wapello 47, Pekin 43
  • Hillcrest Academy 62, L-M 35
  • Mediapolis 41, Highland 29