By Dean Backes
MaxPreps.com
Scott County Central left little doubt it would be competing for the championship of the Oran Tournament, following the first period of a semifinal game against Cooter Thursday. Central outscored the Wildcats 50-8 over the course of the first eight minutes and went on to post a 111-64 semifinal win.
Drew Thomas and Bobby Hatchett led the way for the Braves with 24 and 20 points respectively. D.D. Gillespie and Caleb Johnson added 17 points a piece in the 47-point win. Aaron McCaig led the way for the Wildcats with 17 points. Charles Copeland and Jonathan Boone added 13 and 11 points respectively for Cooter.
The Braves, who led 72-24 at halftime and 93-47 going into the fourth period, fell to Bell City 75-72 in the championship game.
Ball Hawks
Maplewood-Richmond Heights battered St. John's pride in a 100-21 win at the Valley Park Invitational Basketball Tournament in Valley Park last weekend. But that wasn't all they stole.
The Blue Devils racked up 28 steals in the 79-point triumph. Maplewood's brand of thievery led to many points during the tournament run. The Blue Devils scored 259 points in three tournament games and went on to win the championship with an 80-72 win over Trinity.
Bryant Allen led the way for Maplewood by securing eight steals against St. John and scoring 22 points and dishing out seven assists. Allen put up 31 points in the eight-point championship game win.
Balanced Unity
Christian Brothers had five players average double figures during its run to the championship game of the Pattonville Basketball Tournament last weekend.
Kerrington Pettiford led the way for the Cadets with a three game total of 35 points. Earnest Carter and Cory McArthy chipped in 33 and 32 points, respectively, throughout the tournament. Ryan Pierson and Kevin Walsh added 31 points a piece.
Despite the balance, Christian Brothers could do no better than second place after falling to Jennings 57-47 in the championship game.
Sultan of Swat
Brian McGee was on the defensive during Jennings' run through the Pattonville Basketball Tournament last weekend.
McGee recorded 21 blocks over the course of three games for Jennings, including a 10-block performance in a 65-36 win over the hosts. The Warriors won the championship with a 57-47 triumph over Christian Brothers.
Boys Basketball Top Tournament Performances
Shaquilla Boga scored 26 points for McCluer in a 60-51 win over Hazelwood West.Jennings' Tristen Bradford scored 33 points in a 77-57 win over Chaminade.Marcus Gilbert put up 34 points for DuBourg in a 76-63 win over Affton.Maplewood's Bryant Allen scored 31 points in an 80-72 win over Trinity. Allen also scored 22 points and recorded eight steals and seven assists in a 100-21 win over St. John.Tyler Bower scored 25 points for Valley Park in a 67-35 win over St. John.Trinity's Corey Ballard scored 29 points and pulled down 18 rebounds in an 80-72 loss to Maplewood.Albert Meeks scored 29 points for Riverview Gardens in a 67-66 loss to Hazelwood Central. Meeks also tallied 32 points in a 58-38 win over Westminster.Burroughs' Brandon Washington scored 32 points in a 67-58 loss to Central V & P Arts.Desmond Moore scored 31 points for Ladue in a 55-53 loss to Burroughs.Bell City's Nick Niemczyk scored 32 points in a 75-72 win over Scott County Central. Niemczyk also put up 44 points in a 93-62 triumph over Twin Rivers.Cody Ramos scored 28 points for Oran in a 64-63 loss to Malden.Central's Jajaun Bell tallied 29 points in a 58-54 overtime loss to Jackson.Leopold's Darren VanGennip scored 29 points in a 75-54 win over Zalma.Kody Campbell scored 25 points for Oran in a 71-50 win over Advance.Advance's Jacob Bond scored 26 points in a 71-50 loss to Oran.Max Wieser scored 26 points for Saxony in a 75-46 win over Leopold.Meadow Heights' Derrick Wilfong scored 25 points in an 83-65 win over Zalma.Steve Moore scored 24 points and ripped down 12 rebounds for Truman in a 68-54 win over Blue Valley North (Kan.).Jasper's Isaac Tidball scored 31 points in an 82-79 four overtime win over Lamar.Matt McKinney scored 26 points for Jasper in an 82-79 four overtime win over Lamar.Carl Junction's Joseph Fauvergue scored 26 points in a 73-49 win over West Plains.
Girls Basketball Top Tournament Performances
Sarah Corbitt scored 14 points and recorded eight steals, four assists and nine rebounds for Principia in a 58-25 win over Cleveland.Kirkwood's DeVonna Smith scored 24 points and was credited for 13 rebounds, three steals and three assists in a 60-55 loss to Lindbergh. Smith also scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 52-36 loss to Nerinx Hall.Aimee Ubriaco tallied 11 points and dished out 10 assists for Lindbergh in a 60-55 win over Kirkwood.New Haven's Kathleen Scheer scored 27 points and recorded 17 rebounds and three blocked shots in a 44-41 loss to Clopton. Scheer also scored 26 points in a 40-36 win over Fulton.Shelby Winkelmann scored 27 points and was credited for four steals, four assists and three blocked shots for Hermann in a 66-41 win over Mexico.Orchard Farms' Alison Walls tallied 21 points and was credited with three steals and five assists in a 52-35 loss to Westminster. Walls also had 13 points and nine assists in a 49-35 win over Winfield.Stephanie Brown scored 20 points for Westminster in a 52-35 win over Orchard Farm.Fort Zumwalt North's Kelly Muesenfechter scored 11 points and was credited with five steals, six assists and nine rebounds in a 50-44 win over Cardinal Ritter.Normeka Holder tallied 11 points and had eight steals and 11 rebounds for Jennings in a 49-42 win over Westminster.St. Elizabeth's Tori Preiss scored 20 points in a 39-36 win over Hancock.Brittany Conners scored 30 points for Hancock in a 39-36 loss to St. Elizabeth.Hazelwood West's Jordan Johnson scored seven points and was credited with six steals and 11 assists in a 62-39 win over Pattonville.Alex Williams scored 14 points and was credited with 16 rebounds, three steals and three assists for Pattonville in a 54-34 win over McCluer. Williams also scored 16 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a 62-39 loss to Hazelwood West.Hazelwood East's Channon Haywood scored 17 points and recorded 10 rebounds, four steals and five assists in a 41-36 loss to McCluer North.Charlonda Bozeman scored 22 points for Hazelwood Central in a 62-45 win over Riverview.Westminster's Leah Beck scored 10 points and dished out nine assists in a 49-42 loss to Jennings' Katie Steinke scored 20 points for Kennedy in a 54-36 win over Burroughs.Lafayette's Jessica Steinmetz scored 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 63-32 win over Howell North. Steinmetz also scored 14 points and grabbed 10 boards in a 58-47 win over Webster Groves.Tarah Adams scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for McCluer North in a 41-36 win over Hazelwood East. Adams also had 14 points and 15 rebounds in a 65-62 loss to Hazelwood Central.
