JOPLIN BOYS 35, WICHITA EAST 28
Joplin closed out the Bill Hanson Memorial Tournament with a 65-28 win over Wichita West.
The Eagles held a 10-point lead after the first quarter and continued to play add-on throughout the remainder of the contest.
"We got off to a solid start this afternoon and did a good job of keeping them out of the paint in the first quarter,” Joplin coach Nick Pfeifer said. “I also thought we did a nice job sharing the ball and our action was effective at getting us opportunities around the basket. I am pleased with the way we responded after a disappointing performance yesterday.”
Four Joplin players finished in double figures, with Brecken Green, Fred Taylor and Aiden Scourten all scoring 12 points, and Cooper Williams finishing with 10.
Joplin closed the tournament with a 1-2 record.
WEBB CITY BOYS 68, NEVADA 36
Webb City built an 11-point lead by the intermission and stifled Nevada in the second half on the way to a win in the Frontenac tournament on Friday.
Holton Keith led Webb City with 26 points, while Eli Pace added 15.
Nevada struggled with shooting, hitting just 33.3% of their field goals and 5-of-23 from 3-point range.
Mason Majors led the Tigers with 16 points, but the team’s offense faltered throughout, and Webb City’s defense forced 31 turnovers.
The victory improves Webb City's record to 9-5, closing the tournament with a 2-1 record.
THOMAS JEFFERSON BOYS 61, NORTHEAST VERNON COUNTY 37
In the third-place game of the Tony Duray Classic basketball tournament, Thomas Jefferson earned a commanding 61-37 victory over Northeast Vernon County.
Thomas Jefferson took control early in the second half and never surrendered the momentum.
Jack Twiss led the charge with 26 points, including five 3-pointers. Will Twiss contributed 14 points, while Kohl Thurman added 10.
JENKS 72, CARTHAGE BOYS 62
Carthage fell to Jenks to close out the Jenks & Union Invitational.
Jenks took an eight-point lead after the first quarter and never relinquished the advantage through the final horn.
Dylan Pugh had 18, including three 3-pointers. Trent Yates finished with 12 points, while Landon Ray had nine.
THOMAS JEFFERSON GIRLS 35, NORTHEAST VERNON COUNTY 29
Thomas Jefferson closed out the Tony Dubray Classic with a win over Northeast Vernon County in the fifth-place game.
TJ trailed by two after the first period before rallying to take a two-possession lead by halftime. The Cavs held on for the win through the final two quarters.
Anna Hiebert had 14 points to lead Thomas Jefferson, while Kiera Onyango closed with 10 points.