SULPHUR, Okla. - Senior guard Kijuan Monroe generated half of Missouri School for the Deaf's output, delivering a game-high 17 points Friday night in the Eagles' 34-20 semifinal win over New Mexico at the 24th-annual Great Plains Schools for the Deaf Tournament.
Monroe also came up with six steals for MSD (9-10) as it posted its second straight victory in reaching the championship against Illinois late Saturday night. Illinois advanced with a 40-37 triumph over reigning tournament champion Minnesota in Friday night's other semifinal.
Results from Saturday night's title game were not available at press time. MSD won at Iowa 49-33 on Dec. 8.
To help the tornado-stricken people of Dumas and surroundings, donations can be made to the Delta Area Disaster Relief Fund, care of the Delta Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 894, Dumas, AR, 71639, or through the Arkansas Community Foundation, 700 S. Rock St., Little Rock, AR, 72202.