By Rob Hamilton

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Mount Gilead’s season would end on Saturday on the road against Columbus Academy in the sectional finals, though.

The Indians led the second-seeded Vikings 10-9 after the opening period, but fell into a 27-18 hole at the half. Academy would add to their lead throughout the second half, outscoring MG 20-16 in the third quarter and 22-20 in the fourth to finish on top by a 15-point margin.

Mason Mollohan led Mount Gilead with 18 points, while Austin Vanderkooi added 14.

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