The Pineville Mountain Lions improved to 7-4 on the season with an 85-70 victory over Somerset Christian in the semifinals of the Chain Rock Classic.
The Lions exploded for 33 points in the fourth quarter to break open a tightly contested game.
Pineville was led by Sawyer Thompson with 30 points. Ashton Moser collected 21 points. Sam Caldwell added 16 and Zander Garrison had 12.
The Cougars were led by Hensley with 21 points.
Pineville advances to the championship game Saturday night against Powell County. Game time is set for 7:45.
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Pineville (85) — Sawyer Thompson 30, Ashton Moser 21, Kaiden Robbins 2, Zander Garrison 12, Preston Zachery 4, Sam Caldwell 16.
Somerset Christian (70) — Brummette 12, Adderly 17, Baker 6, Warren 14, Hensley 21.
Somerset Christian 16 15 19 20 — 70
Pineville 18 16 18 33 — 85