Union breezed by visiting St. Clair 69-50 Thursday.
Union shot 52 percent (22 of 42) from the field, while St. Clair shot 49 percent (17 of 35). Ryan Rapert led the way for Union with 17 points and Kieran Wors added 11. Isaac Nunez led the way for St. Clair with 11 points and Jordan Rodrigue added 11.
Union (9-3) travels to Steelville, Missouri on Friday at 8:30 p.m. St. Clair (4-6) travels to Cuba on Friday at 7 p.m.
The Lions won their third title in four seasons by stopping the Rams just short of their first.
The Wolverines were in control from the start on their way to a 14th state championship.
ST. CHARLES — Jack Fessenden could feel the excitement through his computer screen.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The clock struck midnight for Cinderella.
Winning nailbiters earlier in the postseason paid off for the Rams with a stellar state semifinal performance.
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