Perry Central crowned boys champions for the 8th time, wrap up WYMT Food City Mountain Classic

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HINDMAN, Ky. (WYMT) - The final game is upon us in the 35th annual WYMT Food City Mountain Basketball Classic presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau and sponsored by ARH.

Perry Central took an early lead, making it 20-10 within the first half. The Perry Central Commodores managed to stretch their lead to as big as 15.

At the half, Knox Central trailed 21-31.

The Commodores held onto their lead during the third quarter, increasing their lead to 13 points around the halfway point of the period.

It was more of the same in the fourth period, with Perry extending their lead to 14 points with five minutes left in the game. With just one minute left, Perry Central extended their lead to 15 points. Then, with 30 seconds left, their lead was up to 17.

The final score was 72-52 in favor of Perry Central.

You can watch every game of the WYMT Food City Mountain Classic on our second channel, Heroes & Icons, or on WYMT.com.

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