Des Moines Christian too much for PCM

URBANDALE — Top-seeded Des Moines Christian was just too much for Prairie City-Monroe’s boys’ basketball team on Thursday night.

The Lions jumped out to an early lead and never trailed again during a 74-43 win over the Mustangs in the Class 2A District 13 contest.

Des Moines Christian (17-5) led 18-6 after one quarter and outscored PCM (12-11) 30-15 in the second quarter.

The Lions won the third quarter 19-10. The Mustangs outscored their hosts 12-8 in the fourth.

PCM ended the season with losses in six of its final seven games.

Official statistics were unavailable at press time.

Des Moines Christian advanced to the district final where it will face Pella Christian at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in Newton.