Elisha Justice scored 31 points to lead the Shelby Valley Wildcats past the Mason County Royals 71-51 today in the semifinals of the PNC/KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena. Shelby Valley led by 14 in the second quarter. The Royals got to within seven at 37-30, but Justice hit two free throws to put the Wildcats up by nine at the half. Mason County closed the gap to five at 41-36, but Justice answered with a three-pointer and the Wildcats pulled away. Justice was 10-of-16 from the field, including 5-of-6 on three-pointers. He made 6-of-6 foul shots and had three steals. Jordan Gilbert led Mason County in scoring with 15 points. Justin Lang added 10 points. Gilbert and Rheuben Bluford were named to the All-Tournament Team.
MC (25-7) Gilbert 15, J. Lang 10, Bluford 5, Setty 8, Pawsat 7, Black 6
SV (31-4) Justice 31, Ramey 4, Hatfield 15, Ta. Newsome 7, Varney 5, T. Tackett 3, D. Tackett 2, Ty. Newsome 4
MC FG 38.9% 3 PT FG 23.1% FT 60% REB 33 TO 18
SV FG 52.1% 3 PT FG 46.7% FT 63.6% REB 28 TO 10
MC 11 19 11 10-51
SV 22 17 16 16-71
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