Webb City won the program’s second Kaminsky Classic title holding off Francis Howell for a 53-52 win.
The Cardinals led by as many as 12 points in the second quarter, but Francis Howell was able to chip away. Donovan Sparks gave Francis Howell a 52-51 lead with 2:05 left in the game. Webb City got an answer from Barron Duda on the ensuing possession to take a 53-52 lead that would hold up until the end of the game.
The game saw nine lead changes and six ties with Webb City leading for 24:40 to Francis Howell’s 4:54.
Duda led Webb City with 18 points, eight rebounds and four steals in the game. Holton Keith also finished in double figures for Webb City with 11 points. Alex Martin led the Cardinals in rebounding with 10 to go with six points.
Webb City improved to 10-2 on the season with the win.
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Barron Duda, Webb City
Alex Martin, Webb City
Dwight Lomax, Francis Howell
Donovan Sparks, Francis Howell
All Wright, Joplin
Whit Hafer, Joplin
Jordan Martin, Jefferson City
Trey Taylor, William Chrisman
WC: Barron Duda 18, Holton Keith 11, Eli Pace 7, Omari Jackson 7, Alex Martin 6, Joel Hendrix 2, Joe Adams 2
FH: Dwight Lomax 13, Donovan Sparks 13, Brennon Wibbenmeyer 8, Jeremiah Poniewaz 6, Ben Toebben 6, Jude James 3, Joshwin Thomas 3
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THIRD PLACE: Joplin 66, Poplar Bluff 60
Joplin finished third in its home tournament thanks to huge games from All Wright and Whit Hafer. Wright scored 32 points on 11-for-20 shooting while Hafer tied the tournament record with 16 rebounds.
The Eagles jumped out early to take a 29-18 at the half and a 52-39 after three. Poplar Bluff outscored the Eagles 21-14 in the final quarter but it would not be enough.
Joplin never trailed in the game.
Wright’s 32 points were fifth all-time in a single game for the tournament. He holds the tournament record of 35 points set last year.
Joplin improved its record to 7-4 with the win.
J: All Wright 32, Quin Renfro 10, Whit Hafer 8, Hobbs Gooch 5, Cooper Williams 4, Fred Taylor 4, Grayden Cravens 3
PB: Gavin Rivers 22, Torrence Williams 8, Darius Graham 6, Brendan Durden 6, Isaiah Nevel 6, Preston Moore 6, Cameron Settle 2, Roberson Hickman 2
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CONSOLATION: Jefferson City 68, William Chrisman 53
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SEVENTH PLACE: Neosho 44, Carl Junction 38
Neosho used a big second half to come back for a seventh place game win over Carl Junction. The Wildcats trailed 30-13 at the half, but came out of the locker room on a mission defensively. Neosho held Carl Junction to four point in each of the third and four quarters outscoring the Bulldogs 31-8 in the half to pick up the win and improve to 10-4 on the season.
Isaiah Green was a star for Neosho in the game with 14 points and seven steals. His seven steals was second all-time for a single game in the tournament’s history.
Carter Baslee (11 points) and Kael Smith (10 points) also scored in double figures. Smith just missed out on a double-double with nine rebounds.
Carl Junction was led by Ayden Bard with 12 points and Cooper Vediz with 10 points.
N: Isaiah Green 14, Carter Baslee 11, Kael Smith 10, Brock Franklin 3, Carter Fenske 3, Michael Day 3
CJ: Ayden Bard 12, Cooper Vediz 10, Jett Hocut 8, Wyatt McAfee 6, Ky Warren 2
