The Madrid Tigers boys’ basketball team topped Central Decatur, 91–44, in a Class 1A district matchup Friday, February 20, at Madrid High School.
Madrid opened the game on a 22–4 first‑quarter run, and by halftime, the Tigers had built a 51–16 lead.
The advantage grew to 66–34 at the end of the third quarter as Madrid continued to dominate.
Jevyn Severson delivered 29 points on 10-of-14 shooting, including 2-of-3 on three-pointers and a perfect 7-of-7 at the line.
He also controlled the boards, finishing with 10 rebounds (2 offensive) to record a double-double.
Max Fowler scored 16 points on a 7-for-8 shooting night, while going 2-for-2 at the free throw stripe.
Logan Bogardus knocked down 5-of-6 three-pointers and finished with 15 points on 5-of-7 overall shooting.
Bogardus also dished 7 assists with only one turnover, posting a 7.0 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Zach Newell had 5 rebounds, 2 offensive, and 2 blocks while Emerson Bridgewater added 5 rebounds, 1 offensive, 1 block, and 3 steals.
Bridgewater posted 7 assists and Newell contributed 2 assists.
With the win, Madrid advances at 19–4 on the season.
Central Decatur concludes its year at 14–9.
Madrid now prepares to host Martensdale‑St. Marys (18–6) on Tuesday, February 24, in a Class 1A district semifinal.
The game will be broadcast live on KWBG FM 101.5, AM 1590, and streaming at kwbglive.com with sports director Ryan Wendt on the call.
Jill Lutz reporting
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