KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Carthage High School boys basketball team suffered a 67-62 setback to East Buchanan on Thursday at the Twelve Courts of Christmas tournament at Hy-Vee Arena.
The Tigers trailed by three with 1:25 remaining, but they were unable to get over the hump.
This one was close throughout.
Carthage led 14-10 at the end of the first quarter, but the Bulldogs outscored the Tigers 18-11 in the second period for a 28-25 cushion.
The third quarter was even, 11-11, and East Buchanan led 39-36.
The Bulldogs outscored the Tigers 28-26 in the high-scoring fourth quarter for the final margin.
Carthage’s standout senior guard Justin Ray scored 26 points and made four 3-pointers.
Trent Yates added 11 points for the Tigers, while Kruz Castor and Jack Ryder added eight points apiece.
Clark Scott and Isaiah Watkins scored 22 points apiece for the Bulldogs, who improved to 6-1. Watkins made six treys.
Carthage (4-3) will compete at the Lendel Thomas Classic on Dec. 28-30 in Harrison, Arkansas.
