PIPESTEM — Austin Peyton dropped in 28 points as Pipestem advanced to the championship game of their New Year Invitational tournament with a 81-38 win over Mercer Christian.
Aleks Lane added 15 points while John Miller finished with 10 for Pipestem, who faces Ballard Christian today in the championship game at 1:30 p.m..
Mercer Christian was led by James Beckner’s 16 points.
Mercer Christian plays Beth Haven Christian today at noon at Pipestem Christian Academy.

at Pipestem Christian Academy.
MERCER (2-5)
James Beckner 16, Kenny Shrewsbury 3, Caleb Jenning 7, Josiah Jenning 3, Jonathan Easter 6, Samuel Stevens 2, T.J. Foster 1.
PIPESTEM (9-2)
Ryan Shrewsbury 2, Daniel Shorter 4, Austin Peyton 28, Dylan Kinzer 4, Zane Worley 8, Aleks Lane 15, Michael Young 6, Trevor Shorter 2, Ethan Lane 2, John Miller 10.
Mercer Christian.....................................................9 11 10 8 — 38
Pipestem Christian.............25 21 19 16 — 81
3 pt field goals: MC 2 (Easter 2); PC 5 (Peyton 5).