PCM Girls Defeat Creston in Defensive Battle

Mustangs advance to regional final, host Mediapolis on Saturday

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The No. 6-ranked Prairie City-Monroe (PCM) girls basketball team defeated Creston 43-27 in a regional semifinal defensive battle on Wednesday night. The Mustangs, now 22-1 on the season, will host No. 8-ranked Mediapolis (23-0) on Saturday for the Class 3A Region 6 title and a trip to the Girls State Basketball Tournament.

Why it matters

This victory keeps PCM's strong season alive as they look to advance to the state tournament. The defensive battle highlights the intensity of the regional playoffs, where teams fight to extend their seasons.

The details

In the regional semifinal matchup, the Mustangs were able to pull away from Creston with a strong defensive effort, limiting their opponents to just 27 points. PCM will now host undefeated Mediapolis, another highly-ranked team, with a state tournament berth on the line.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 20, 2026.
  • PCM and Mediapolis will play the regional final on Saturday.

The players

Prairie City-Monroe Mustangs

The No. 6-ranked girls basketball team, now 22-1 on the season, who defeated Creston in the regional semifinal.

Mediapolis

The No. 8-ranked girls basketball team, currently 23-0, who will face PCM in the regional final on Saturday.

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What’s next

The winner of the PCM vs. Mediapolis regional final on Saturday will advance to the Girls State Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

This defensive battle highlights the intensity of the regional playoffs, where highly-ranked teams are fighting to extend their seasons and earn a spot in the state tournament.