Decatur Unity edges Mount Pulaski 46-43 for regional championship

[February 28, 2026]  Decatur Unity defeated the Mount Pulaski Hilltoppers 46-43 on Friday night to win the championship of the IHSA Class 1A regional tournament at Decatur St. Teresa.  

 

The Hilltoppers were down 18-6 in the first quarter. Braden Olson was the only player to score for Mount Pulaski. Olson tossed in two 3s to account for Mount Pulaski’s scoring.

Mount Pulaski was down 30-18 at halftime.

The Hilltoppers scored 20 points in the third quarter to close the gap on the Lions. Aaron Volle and Franklin Wade each led the team with seven points. Eric Cooper and Braden Olson each hit 3s in the quarter. Mount Pulaski was trailing 41-38 when the quarter ended.

Wade scored a three-pointer and Cooper made two free throws in the fourth quarter as the Hilltoppers fell short of a win.

Mount Pulaski ended the season with an 18-11 record.

Mount Pulaski 43
Wade 10
Cooper 10
Volle 9
Olson 9
Martin 3
Kretzinger 1

Decatur Unity 46
Clark 20
Greer 11
Bond 10
Hynds 2
Wilson 2
Atwood 1

 

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