Preview: Class 3, District 1
This week, Prep Hoops Missouri begins its previews of selected district tournaments around the Show-Me State. We will take a look at what could be some of the most competitive districts in the state. The first preview will be of…
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Continue ReadingThis week, Prep Hoops Missouri begins its previews of selected district tournaments around the Show-Me State. We will take a look at what could be some of the most competitive districts in the state. The first preview will be of the Class 3, District 1 tournament, which will be held at perennial contender Charleston.
Schedule
Saturday, February 16 (First Round)
1 Charleston vs. 8 Malden, 10 a.m.
2 New Madrid Central vs. 7 Kelly, 1 p.m.
3 Twin Rivers vs. 6 Caruthersville, 4 p.m.
4 Kennett vs. 5 East Prairie, 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 19 (Semifinals)
Charleston-Malden winner vs. Kennett-East Prairie winner, 6 p.m.
New Madrid-Kelly winner vs. Twin Rivers-Caruthersville winner, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 22
Championship Game, 7 p.m.
Players to Watch
Blessin Kimble 6’5″ Charleston (’20)
Hayden Thomas 6’2″ Twin Rivers (’19)
Samuel Bledsoe 6’2″ Charleston (’19)
Derez Tipler 6’0″ East Prairie (’19)
Terridean Bogan 5’9″ Charleston (’20)
Johnnie Walker 6’0″ New Madrid Central (’19)
Quayv’aun Harrell, Kennett (’19)
Donnie Brown 6’6″ New Madrid Central (’21)
Peyton Eftink 6’0″ Kelly (’19)
Outlook: Charleston had some retooling to do after losing some dynamic players from last year’s state runner-up team, but they have gradually improve over the course of the season to become the top seed once again. The Bluejays should get some good competition from the likes to Twin Rivers, New Madrid and Kennett.
Prediction: Charleston