THOMAS JEFFERSON BOYS 59, WHEATON 28
WHEATON, Mo. — The Thomas Jefferson Cavaliers took control early with a 14-3 first period en route to a lopsided 59-28 boys basketball victory over Wheaton on Thursday night.
Thomas Jefferson held a comfy 33-10 lead at halftime.
“The boys really stepped up their defense tonight,” Thomas Jefferson coach Chris Myers told SoMo Sports. “After a couple of rough games, it was nice to see the boys respond well to the challenge of being better on the defensive end. Overall, I was very happy with the effort and execution the boys showed tonight.”
Jay Ball scored 25 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked five shots to lead the Cavaliers (8-3, 1-0). Tyler Brouhard compiled 20 points, five assists, four blocks and hit three 3-pointers.
“It was good to see Tyler and Jay both playing well,” Coach Myers said. “The boys did a great job of getting them the ball, and they did a great job hitting tough baskets.”
Levi Triplett contributed 12 points for TJ.
“Levi Triplett had a great first half, scoring all 12 of his points in the first half,” Myers noted.
Steven Chavis scored seven points for Wheaton.
Thomas Jefferson hosts Sheldon on Friday night.
MCAULEY CATHOLIC GIRLS 51, EXETER 38
EXETER, Mo. — McAuley Catholic junior guard Kloee Williamson poured in a career-high 29 points to lead the Warriors to a road victory over Exeter on Thursday night.
Williamson made 10 field goals, including a trio of 3-pointers, to go along with six free throws.
Two others reached double figures for the Warriors, as Lily Black and Kendall Ramsey scored 10 points apiece.
Shia Hillburn scored 15 points for Exeter.
McAuley used a 19-4 third period to take control of this one.
The Warriors (3-11, 1-0) host Verona on Friday night.
MONETT GIRLS 59, COLLEGE HEIGHTS 44
MONETT, Mo. — Despite the loss, the play of Addie Lawrence was a bright spot for the College Heights Christian Cougars.
Lawrence scored 15 points and knocked down five 3-pointers.
“Addie Lawrence had a big game for us in limited minutes,” CHC coach John Blankenship noted.
Blankenship also gave the Cubs credit.
“Monett shot extremely well tonight,” he said. “We tried to slow them down with a variety of different defenses, but they simply had one of those nights where they shot lights out.”
College Heights is at Exeter on Friday night.
THOMAS JEFFERSON GIRLS 35, WHEATON 30
WHEATON, Mo. — The Thomas Jefferson girls basketball team improved to 6-4 on the season with a road win.
Gabbi Hiebert scored 13 points to lead the Cavaliers, while Sarah Mueller and Lannah Grigg added nine points apiece.
Allison Whitman scored 12 points for Wheaton.
Thomas Jefferson hosts Sheldon at 6 on Friday.
