A slow start doomed Mercer County (11-16, 2-7 LTC) in a 44-33 loss to Princeville (21-8, 9-0 LTC) Wednesday. The Golden Eagles trailed 28-10 at halftime and 42-17 through three quarters, before outscoring the Lady Princes 16-2 in the fourth quarter. Molly Hofmann scored 11 points for Mercer County. Destinee Harwood poured in a game-high 22 points for Princeville.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Princeville 44 Mercer County 33
Wethersfield 41 United 29
A-Town 68 West Central 51
Annawan 58 Stark County 27
ROWVA-Williamsfield 46 Galva 20
Knoxville 63 Ridgewood 55
Farmington 28 Rockridge 21
JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL
IESA 8-3A Regional @ Rockridge
Mercer County 41 Sherrard 33
Rockridge 28 Monmouth-Roseville 25
JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL
Mercer County def Kewanee Central 25-12, 25-8
Kewanee Central def Mercer County 25-19, 25-17