Mercer County’s comeback attempt fell short in a 52-50 loss to Macomb Monday. The Golden Eagles trailed 41-28 at the end of the third quarter. Mercer County cut the deficit to two in the final minute, but couldn’t get any closer than that. Jackson Long missed deep three-pointer as time expired. The Golden Eagles were led by Owen Relander with 21 points. J.T. Jeter paced the Bomber with 16 points. Mercer County is now 7-2. Macomb is 8-2.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Mercer County 52 Macomb 50
United Holiday Tournament
United 56 Bushnell-Prairie City 28
Midwest Central 68 Ridgewood 51
West Prairie 37 West Central 32
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Monmouth-Roseville 68 Rockridge 28
Sherrard 50 Riverdale 21
Erie-Prophetstown 47 Bureau Valley 37