Jefferson ratcheted up its defensive intensity in the second half and was able to overcome a four-point third quarter deficit to beat St. Joeph Christian 50-40 Tuesday night in Conception Junction.
The Eagles darted in front with a 10-0 run in the third quarter and never gave up the lead. St. Joe Christian never got closer than five in the fourth quarter.
The Lions scored just 11 second half points after a 29 point first half.
Clayton Schieber led Jefferson with 21 points. Jermain had 11 with three, three-pointers. Charles Miller added 10.
Jordan Morrison led St. Joe Christian with 13 points. Forrest Hicks scored 12.
The Eagles (13-5) play at Osborn Friday night.
South Nodaway 74 Craig 53
The Longhorns couldn't be stopped over the final three quarters of a 74-53 win over Craig Tuesday in Barnard.
South Nodaway scored 62 points over the final three quarters, which included a 26 point second quarter.
The Longhorns hit a season-high eight three-pointers.
Damien Wilmore and Dakota Murphy each made three.
Murphy led all scorers with 21 points. Dillon Heath scored 12 and Wilmore had 11.
Five other Longhorns scored between five and seven points.
Tristan Ray and Spencer Gibson led Craig with 11 points each.
Jefferson ratcheted up its defensive intensity in the second half and was able to overcome a four-point third quarter deficit to beat St. Joeph Christian 50-40 Tuesday night in Conception Junction.
The Eagles darted in front with a 10-0 run in the third quarter and never gave up the lead. St. Joe Christian never got closer than five in the fourth quarter.
The Lions scored just 11 second half points after a 29 point first half.
Clayton Schieber led Jefferson with 21 points. Jermain had 11 with three, three-pointers. Charles Miller added 10.
Jordan Morrison led St. Joe Christian with 13 points. Forrest Hicks scored 12.
The Eagles (13-5) play at Osborn Friday night.
South Nodaway 74 Craig 53
The Longhorns couldn't be stopped over the final three quarters of a 74-53 win over Craig Tuesday in Barnard.
South Nodaway scored 62 points over the final three quarters, which included a 26 point second quarter.
The Longhorns hit a season-high eight three-pointers.
Damien Wilmore and Dakota Murphy each made three.
Murphy led all scorers with 21 points. Dillon Heath scored 12 and Wilmore had 11.
Five other Longhorns scored between five and seven points.
Tristan Ray and Spencer Gibson led Craig with 11 points each.