Goreville Defeats Routt in 1A Super Sectional

Garrett Church's hot shooting propels Goreville to victory over Routt in the 1A Jacksonville Super Sectional.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Garrett Church drained seven 3-pointers in the second half to lead the Goreville Blackcats to a 60-43 victory over the Routt Rockets in the 1A Jacksonville Super Sectional on Monday night. Routt was paced by Bryson Mossman's 16 points, but their season comes to a close with a 30-5 record.

Why it matters

The 1A Super Sectional is a crucial playoff game that determines which teams advance to the state tournament. Goreville's win over Routt, a perennial powerhouse, is a significant achievement and keeps their championship hopes alive.

The details

Garrett Church caught fire in the second half, knocking down seven 3-pointers to spark Goreville's offense. Routt was led by Bryson Mossman's 16 points, but their season ends with a 30-5 record after the loss.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 9, 2026 in the 1A Jacksonville Super Sectional.

The players

Garrett Church

A player for the Goreville Blackcats who scored 21 points, including seven 3-pointers in the second half, to lead his team to victory.

Bryson Mossman

The leading scorer for the Routt Rockets, finishing with 16 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We knew Routt was a tough opponent, but our guys stepped up and played with a lot of heart tonight.”

— Goreville Head Coach (channel1450.com)

What’s next

Goreville will advance to the state tournament, where they will face the winner of the other super sectional matchup.

The takeaway

Goreville's upset victory over Routt in the 1A Super Sectional showcases the team's resilience and ability to rise to the occasion in high-pressure playoff games.