Class 3, District 16 Preview
The pairings are set for the Class 3, District 16 tournament, which will be held from Feb. 21-25 at Lathrop High. This is the most competitive Class 3 district in Northwest Missouri with five teams with winning records. Top Seed:…
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Continue ReadingThe pairings are set for the Class 3, District 16 tournament, which will be held from Feb. 21-25 at Lathrop High. This is the most competitive Class 3 district in Northwest Missouri with five teams with winning records.
Top Seed: Maryville – The Spoofhounds have been enjoying an excellent season with more than 20 victories. Maryville has a talented and experienced backcourt in 2017s Jon Zimmerman and Trey Oglesby. Up front, 6’6″ 2017 forward Jackson Golighty can score inside and from 3-point range.
Top Challenger: Penney – The No. 2 seed, the Hornets have one of the top players in Northwest Missouri in 6’1″ 2018 guard Latroy Harper, who is averaging 24 points a game. Harper is an explosive athlete who can shoot the 3-pointer. 2017 guard Jaren Richman averages 13 points a game.
Darkhorse: Lathrop – The host school has impressve size in 6’4″ 2018 forward Brock Lewis, who averages 13 points, and 6’4″ 2020 forward Grant Lewis, who averages nine points. 2017 guard Conner Vanderkooi is also a capable perimeter player.
Schedule
Tuesday, Feb. 21 (First Round)
Trenton vs. East Buchanan, 4:30 p.m.
Maryville vs. Brookfield, 6 p.m.
Lathrop vs. Bishop Leblond, 7:30 p.m.
Penney vs. South Harrison, 9 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23 (Semifinals)
Maryville-Brookfield winner vs. Lathrop-Leblond winner, 6 p.m.
Penney-South Harrison winner vs. Trenton-East Buchanan winner, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 25
Championship Game, 3:30 p.m.
Players to Watch
2017
Jon Zimmerman 5’8″ Maryville
Spencer Harris 6’0″ Trenton
Trey Oglesby 6’1″ Maryville
Jaren Richman 6’2″ Penney
Jackson Golighty 6’6″ Maryville
Connor Cotton 6’1″ Trenton
Connor Vanderkool 6’0″ Lathrop
2018
Latroy Harper 6’1″ Penney
Brock Lewis 6’4″ Lathrop
2019
2020
Ethan Kilgore 6’6″ East Buchanan
Grant Lewis 6’4″ Lathrop
Blake Gordon 5’9″ Lathrop