NEOSHO 50, EAST NEWTON 38
GRANBY, Mo. — Neosho built a double-digit lead by halftime and went on to beat East Newton on Tuesday.
The Wildcats (9-2) led by five after the first quarter before outscoring the Patriots 13-8 in the second period to hold a 28-18 lead by the intermission. Neosho pushed the lead to 18 to start the fourth quarter and kept East Newton at bay.
“The boys came out and played hard defense,” Neosho coach Zane Culp said. “(Isaiah) Green, (Carter) Baslee and (Kael) Smith keep leading the way offensively. We are excited for the Kaminsky tournament coming up this weekend.”
Green and Baslee led Neosho with 12 points each, while Smith finished with 10 to give the Wildcats three players in double figures. Mike Day added six points in the win.
Braxton Wolfe had nine points to lead East Newton in scoring. Jackson Cook finished with six.
Neosho takes part in the Kaminsky Classic hosted by Joplin High School on Thursday with a matchup against Francis Howell at 3:30 p.m.
NEVADA BOYS 63, CLINTON 32
CLINTON, Mo. — Four players scored in double figures for Nevada.
Drew Beachler led the Tigers with 14 points, while Riddick Shook added 13, Brice Budd had 12 and Cade Beshore contributed 11.
The Tigers took control early, leading 22-10 by the end of the first quarter.
Nevada held a 32-20 lead at intermission, and the Tigers were up comfortably 50-25 by the end of the third quarter.
Winners of three straight games, Nevada (4-7) hosts Metro Academy on Friday night.
