WEBB CITY, Mo. — Galena built a double-digit cushion by intermission and never relinquished its lead in the second half on the way to a 54-45 win over College Heights Christian on Saturday at the 4-States Challenge at Webb City High School.
The Bulldogs from Southeast Kansas doubled up the Cougars in the first quarter, leading 12-6.
Galena outscored College Heights 19-13 in the second period to take a 31-19 halftime advantage.
After an even third period, the Cougars outscored the Bulldogs 15-12 in the final frame, but it wasn’t enough.
Tyler Little scored 20 points for Galena, while Brett Sarwinski added 11.
Miller Long led College Heights with 23 points. He made eight field goals, including two treys, to go along with 5 of 7 free throws.
Long was the only Cougar in double figures, as Hagen Beck scored eight points and Ethan Meeks had seven.
The Cougars fell to 6-2 on the season.
College Heights will host Bronaugh on Jan. 3.
In other action at the event, East Newton beat Mount Vernon 55-32 and Rogers (Ark.) Heritage edged Nevada 57-51 in overtime.
EAST NEWTON 55, MOUNT VERNON 32
In a clash between conference rivals, the East Newton Patriots led 18-10 at the end of the opening quarter and took a 34-20 lead into the break.
East Newton extended its lead to 44-26 at the end of the third quarter.
Kelton Sorrell scored 30 points to lead East Newton and Gabe Bergen added 13.
Dominic Dawson led Mount Vernon with 10 points.
Both teams are at home on Tuesday, as East Newton hosts Ava, while Mount Vernon hosts Fair Grove.
HERITAGE 57, NEVADA 51 OT
Despite a solid effort, Nevada was unable to secure its first win of the season.
The game was tied at 47 at the end of regulation, and the War Eagles outscored the Tigers 10-4 in the extra session.
Noah Green scored 18 points for Heritage, while Carson Simmons added 13 and Micah Hill had 11.
Jerimiah Collins scored 14 and Brice Budd added 12 points for Nevada (0-8).
Budd’s trey gave Nevada a 35-32 lead at the end of the third quarter.
The game was tied at 47 with 4.5 seconds left and Nevada’s last-second shot was off the mark, forcing overtime.
There were 11 lead changes and 13 ties.
