St. Thomas More secures a spot in the boys basketball state finals by defeating Pineville in the Division I select semifinals with a 58-38 victory, led by seniors Michael Mouton and Chad Jones.

The Big Picture

St. Thomas More's seasoned team utilizes its experience to dominate against a less-experienced Pineville team, showcasing the significance of prior tournament participation.

By the Numbers
  • Mouton and Jones combined for 38 points for STM.
  • Jones made 61% of his shots, holding Pineville's top scorer to 5 points.
State of Play
  • St. Thomas More advances to the finals to face Liberty Magnet.
  • Liberty Magnet defeated Southwood 53-27 in the semifinals.
What's Next

The finals on Saturday will see St. Thomas More taking on Liberty Magnet, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown in the boys basketball state tournament.

Bottom Line

St. Thomas More's experience and skill shine through as they secure a convincing win, positioning themselves for a challenging final against Liberty Magnet in the state tournament.