Jacksonville Routt downs Bunker Hill in 1A sectional semis

Routt advances to sectional final after 67-50 victory

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

The Jacksonville Routt boys' basketball team defeated Bunker Hill 67-50 in the semifinals of the Nokomis Class 1A Sectional on Tuesday night. Adam Abell scored 26 points, Brady Turner had 19, and Bryson Mossman added 12 for Routt, who led 31-28 at halftime before pulling away in the second half. Routt will face either Calhoun or Brown County in the sectional championship game on Friday night, with the winner advancing to the Jacksonville Super-Sectional on Monday.

Why it matters

This win advances Routt to the sectional final, one step closer to a potential state tournament berth. The Nokomis Sectional is a highly competitive Class 1A tournament, making Routt's victory over Bunker Hill an important milestone in their postseason run.

The details

Routt outscored Bunker Hill 16-11 in the third quarter to build a comfortable lead. Abell led the way with 26 points, while Turner and Mossman also had strong offensive performances. Bunker Hill kept the game close in the first half but couldn't match Routt's production in the second half.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The sectional final will be held on Friday, March 7, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • The winner of the sectional final will advance to the Jacksonville Super-Sectional on Monday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Adam Abell

A key player for the Routt boys' basketball team, scoring a team-high 26 points in the sectional semifinal victory.

Brady Turner

A Routt player who contributed 19 points to the team's 67-50 win over Bunker Hill.

Bryson Mossman

A Routt player who scored 12 points in the sectional semifinal matchup.

Quenton Lybarger

A player for the Bunker Hill boys' basketball team.

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What’s next

The winner of the sectional final on Friday night will advance to the Jacksonville Super-Sectional on Monday, March 10, 2026.

The takeaway

Routt's victory over Bunker Hill in the sectional semifinals demonstrates the team's ability to win tough postseason games and keep their state tournament hopes alive. The Nokomis Sectional is a highly competitive tournament, making this win an important milestone for the Routt program.