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The game was tied at 35 in a season series that was tied at one game apiece.
The top seed Mexico boys outscored rival Fulton 19-6 in the fourth quarter to win 54-41 in Thursday's Class 4 District 8 semifinals in Fulton. The state No. 9 Bulldogs (20-7) were tied at 35 going into the fourth quarter after Kaden Kleindienst tied the game for Fulton (11-17) with a 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter. Mexico went 7-for-11 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter, including Kaden Benne's 5-for-7 clip. Benne finished with 13 points and seven rebounds, Charlie Fisher had 13 points and five assists, Brady Thoenen followed with nine points and 10 rebounds, and James Matthews added nine points. Thomas Pittman led Fulton with 18 points and three 3-pointers, and Paul Bruner had 13 points.
In its third straight 20-win season and third straight appearance in the district title game, Mexico plays Hallsville (20-8) at 2 p.m. Saturday in Fulton in a district championship rematch.
Look for the full story Friday on the Mexico Ledger website.
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