Chadwick came from behind to beat MTC rival Niangua to win the program’s third straight district title.
The Cardinals jumped on Niangua early with a 13-5 advantage after the first quarter. Niangua responded with a huge 18-5 advantage in the second quarter to take a 23-18 lead into the break.
Out of the half, Chadwick chipped away at the lead with a 12-10 advantage in the third quarter to enter the fourth quarter trailing 33-30.
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In the fourth quarter, Clayton Garrison took over. He scored eight of Chadwick’s 13 points in the deciding fourth quarter to help buoy Chadwick to a 43-40 win and the Class 1 District 4 title.
The Cardinals advance to the Class 1 State Tournament where they will face two-time defending state champion South Iron at 7:45 pm on Monday in Mountain View.
Niangua – 5-18-10-7 — 40
Chadwick – 13-5-12-13 — 43
N: Evan Kochs 10, Clayton Henderson 10, Ethan Scheetz 9, Hunter Cantrell 4, Brayden Johnston 4, S. Stuber 3
C: Clayton Garrison 19, Clayton Rains 16, T. Smith 6, Mason Rogers 2
