THOMAS JEFFERSON FALLS TO GALENA IN CHAMPIONSHIP
LIBERAL, Mo. — Thomas Jefferson fell 71-47 to Galena, Kansas, in the Tony Dubray Classic championship game on Saturday.
The Bulldogs took all of the momentum early, outscoring the Cavaliers 28-9 in the first quarter on the way to a 26-point lead by the intermission. Thomas Jefferson cut the lead to 16 by the start of the fourth before Galena pushed the lead back out down the stretch.
Thomas Jefferson falls to 12-2 on the season.
Dhruv Gheewala led Thomas Jefferson with 18 points, while Caden Myers added 11. Drew Goodhope scored eight, while Jay Ball finished with six. Gheewala and Myers were both named to the all-tournament team.
Tyler Little led Galena with a game-high 26 points, while Brett Sarwinski added 21 points. Kobe McGlothlin finished in double figures with 10.
Thomas Jefferson hosts Jasper on Tuesday.
CARTHAGE BOYS WIN SECOND STRAIGHT
CHANUTE, Kan. — The Carthage Tigers ended the 49th Ralph Miller Classic on a positive note.
Carthage’s boys defeated Life Prep 53-46 on Saturday at Chanute High School.
The Tigers got off to a great start, leading 13-5.
By the break, Carthage was up 28-23. The third period was even, 13-13, and the Tigers were clinging to a 41-36 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Carthage outscored Life Prep 12-10 in the final period to secure a second straight win at the event.
Joel Pugh was Carthage’s leading scorer with 20 points. A junior guard, Pugh made five 3-pointers and was named to the all-tournament team.
Max Templeman added 12 points for the Tigers. Clay Kinder and Silas Templeman contributed six points apiece, while Justin Ray had five and Caden Kabance added four.
Carthage hosts Hillcrest on Tuesday night.
COUGARS TAKE THIRD AT LANCER CLASSIC, WARRIORS FALL IN FIFTH-PLACE GAME
CHEROKEE, Kan. — College Heights Christian claimed third-place honors at the Lancer Classic with a 49-44 win over Columbus.
Miller Long led the Cougars with 13 points, while Ethan Adel added 11 and Ethan Meeks had 10.
College Heights, now 9-7, plays at Verona on Tuesday.
Southeast defeated McAuley Catholic 70-47 in the fifth-place game.
Daniel Wagner scored 16 points for McAuley, while Matthew Dohmen added 13 and Thomas Black had 10.
The Lancers used a 24-10 second quarter to take control. Cade Burdette scored 26 points for Southeast.
The Warriors host Wheaton on Tuesday.
