PINCKNEYVILLE — The Pinckneyville Panthers earned a trip to the championship game of their own Duster Thomas Hoops Classic with a 52-34 win over Carlyle.
The Panthers took control with a big second quarter, closing the half on a 16-2 run to lead 26-14 at the break.
Pinckneyville continued the run in the third, extending the lead to 25 before coasting to the 18-point win.
Dawson Yates was the only player on either team to reach double figures. He finished with 15.
Pinckneyville will face Woodlawn in the championship game Saturday night.