The Bulldogs (6-4) found themselves in a 9-9 tie with the Tigers after one quarter, but took control when they outscored their opponent by a 22-9 margin in the second. Jeff West trimmed the deficit to six by the end of the third, but MHS regained its composure in the final period to secure the win.

Carter Gish and Nick McAferty led the Bulldogs with 14 and 13 points, respectively. McLouth will next face Atchison County Community High School at 7:45 p.m. Friday. ACCHS reached the semis with a 63-27 win against Oskaloosa.

Tuesday’s scores

Valley Falls 55, Maranatha 51

ACCHS 63, Oskaloosa 27

JC North 73, Heritage Christian 44

McLouth 54, Jeff West 50

Friday’s games

Maranatha vs. Heritage Christian (Consolation 1, Purple gym), 6 p.m.

Valley Falls vs. JC North (Semifinal 1, Gold gym), 6:15 p.m.

Jeff West vs. Oskaloosa (Consolation 2, Purple gym), 7:30 p.m.

McLouth vs. ACCHS (Semifinal 2, Gold gym), 7:45 p.m.