Aces crowned All 'A' champs again

Jan. 9—CALHOUN — Luke Beickman scored a game-high 26 points to lead four Aces in double figures as Owensboro Catholic captured a 64-53 victory over host McLean County in the 3rd Region All "A" Classic championship game Monday night.

The victory sealed the eighth consecutive All "A" regional title for the Aces (9-3), but coach Tim Riley called it a "battle" to get there.

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