Fri Mar 07 04:00:00 UTC 2025: **Top-Ranked Aurora and Mt. Vernon to Clash in Class 4 District 12 Championship**

**Aurora, MO [Date]** – A highly anticipated Class 4 District 12 championship game is set for Friday at 6 p.m., pitting the top two seeds against each other: No. 1 Aurora and No. 2 Mt. Vernon.

Aurora secured their spot with a decisive 73-49 victory over Monett. A dominant second quarter, where they outscored Monett 29-14, propelled Aurora to a comfortable halftime lead. Cannon Thornhill led Aurora’s scoring with 20 points, while Thomas Lara (13), Jayden Carpenter (11), and Cameron Whitener (10) also reached double figures. Alex Meeks paced Monett with 16 points.

Mt. Vernon earned their place in the final with a hard-fought 72-59 win against Cassville. This game saw a thrilling duel between Mt. Vernon’s Jarrett Zerby (27 points) and Cassville’s Eli Stokes (31 points). Despite Stokes’ impressive performance, Zerby’s contributions, along with supporting scores from Hunter Dawson (14) and Lucas Schoen (10), secured the victory for Mt. Vernon.

Friday’s championship game promises an exciting showdown between two powerhouse teams. The match-up between Aurora and Mt. Vernon is expected to draw a large crowd eager to witness the determination and skill of these top contenders.

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