The George Rogers Clark Cardinals rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the Mason County Royals 64-58 in the semifinals of the 10th Region Tournament tonight at The Fieldhouse.
Mason County shot 58.3% from the field in the first half and led 36-26 at the half.
GRC outscored Mason County 18-4 in the third quarter and opened the fourth quarter on a 5-2 run to lead 49-42.
The Royals answered with a 9-2 run to tie the game at 51-51 with 2:55 left in the game.
The Cardinals scored six straight points to lead 57-51 with 1:45 remaining.
Mason County got to within three points twice in the final minute, but GRC answered both times.
The Cardinals outshot the Royals 70.8% to 34.6% in the second half.
Jerone Morton led GRC in scoring with 18 points. Jared Wellman had a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Trent Edwards added 11 points.
Terrell Henry led Mason County with 18 points. Mason Butler followed with 12 points. Nate Mitchell tossed in 11 points and AP Perry added 10 points.
The loss snapped the Royals' 14-game winning streak. They end the season with a 19-4.
GRC advances to tomorrow night's championship game against the Campbell County Camels.
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