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Putnam City

Pirates

BASKETBALL

Early lead allows to Pirates to cruise into finals

It was day two of the Rumble on the Ridge tournament and Putnam City faced the hometown Forrest City Mustangs in the semifinals on Friday evening.

The Pirates jumped to a 23-2 lead in the first period as Putnam City cruised to a 68-53 win.

Putnam City was led in scoring by Xavier Henry’s 37 points. Tyler Earls added 11 points.

Forrest City closed PC’s early lead to 11 points at halftime, 37-26.

The Pirates will face Duncanville, Texas, in the finals.

The Panthers are ranked No.2 in the nation by USA Today.