Monticello defeats Rockridge, will play in 2A state title on Saturday

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Monticello needing two more wins to claim the school's first ever boys basketball state championship.

The Sages took on Rockridge Thursday.

Right from tip-off, Monticello took full control. The Sages controlled the pace throughout the game and took care of the basketball.

Joey Sprinkle went 7-7 from the field and had a team-high 17 points.

Ben Cresap tallied 12 points, five rebounds and six assists.

Trevor Fox added 12 points while Dylan Ginalick had 10 points.

Monticello defeated Rockridge 54-38 and will play Nashville in the 2A state title game on Saturday at 12:30 PM.

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