Keokuk Trips Up KHS Tigers

The Keokuk Chiefs dominated the boards and beat the Kirksville Tigers Thursday night 64-38 in the semifinals of the Highland Tournament. Keokuk’s big man, 6’10” Jaxon Clark poured in 25 points to lead all scorers. Carter Pinkerton led KHS with 13. KHS dips to 8-3 and will play Palmyra for 3rd place Friday. Canton was an upset winner over Palmyra 66-52 in the other semifinal. So, here’s what’s coming up Friday. The Lady Tigers play Macon for 5th place at 4:30, pregame at 4:15. Then the Tigers will take on Palmyra for 3rd place at 9:00 with the pregame at 8:45. A split double header on KIRX.