Mt Pulaski Rolls into Regional Final with Win Over Neoga

Hilltoppers advance to regional title game after dominant semifinal victory.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Mt Pulaski Hilltoppers secured a spot in the regional final with a convincing 72-27 win over Neoga in the semifinal matchup on Monday. Alyson Murphy led the way for Mt Pulaski with 30 points, while Addison Brown added 23 points including seven 3-pointers.

Why it matters

The Hilltoppers' dominant performance sets them up for a chance to win the regional championship on Thursday. This win continues Mt Pulaski's strong postseason run as they look to advance even further in the state tournament.

The details

Mt Pulaski cruised past Neoga in the semifinal matchup, led by standout performances from Alyson Murphy and Addison Brown. Murphy scored a game-high 30 points, while Brown contributed 23 points, including seven 3-pointers. The Hilltoppers' offense was firing on all cylinders, as they built a big lead early and never looked back.

  • The semifinal matchup took place on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • The regional final is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6pm.

The players

Alyson Murphy

A standout player for the Mt Pulaski Hilltoppers, scoring a game-high 30 points in the semifinal victory.

Addison Brown

Contributed 23 points, including seven 3-pointers, to help lead Mt Pulaski to the regional final.

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What’s next

The Hilltoppers will face the winner of the ALAH and Strasburg matchup in the regional final on Thursday, February 19th at 6pm.

The takeaway

Mt Pulaski's dominant performance in the semifinal sets them up as the team to beat in the regional final as they continue their strong postseason run.