By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonline.com PARK HILLS – Kanaan Wilson buried a clutch 3-pointer from the left corner, and the Potosi boys suddenly had another chance to win the Central Christmas Tournament in overtime. Festus perfectly and patiently executed its first three possessions once action resumed, however, and instead hoisted the gold trophy for the first…

By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonline.com PARK HILLS – The athletic size and versatility of Festus eventually forced Arcadia Valley into chase mode as both teams sought their first Central Christmas Tournament title. Lillian Kennedy paced six players in double figures with a game-high 19 points, and Festus triumphed 76-63 after perimeter shooting ignited a strong second…

By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonline.com LEADWOOD – The North County girls basketball team finished the FSCB Christmas Tournament on Wednesday with three players absent from its normal rotation. Hillsboro removed another offensive element as guards Katelyn Wiethop and Carlei Clubb shared the task of closely shadowing top 3-point shooter Raegan Pierce. Carlie Galczynski tallied a game-high…

By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonline.com FENTON, Mo. – Francis Howell prevented the Farmington girls basketball team from digging out of another frustrating start on Tuesday evening. With the experience of four seniors in their starting lineup, the Vikings netted their seventh consecutive win to capture the Rockwood Summit Tournament title. Sophomore guard Veronica Simmons generated 18…

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Reigning state champion Keely Fallert suffered her first loss of the season despite making a remarkable comeback on Tuesday at the prestigious Wonder Woman wrestling showcase. The Ste. Genevieve junior placed runner-up at 140 pounds after yielding an overtime takedown to Arial Biggs of Fort Osage in a riveting 20-17 title clash.…

LEADWOOD – Senior forward Emma Roper had a tremendous performance with 24 points as North County clinched a berth in the FSCB Christmas Tournament final. The top-seeded Lady Raiders outscored Cuba 19-7 in the second quarter, and used nine total 3-pointers from the combination of Raegan Pierce and Roper to prevail 47-35 on Tuesday. Roper…

By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonline.com PARK HILLS – Arcadia Valley tempered a marvelous start on Monday afternoon with 27 turnovers, but executed at a high level under the increased pressure of overtime. All-state junior Braelyn Turnbough scored 12 of her game-high 27 points during the extra period to help secure a 69-62 victory over Potosi at…

By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonline.com PARK HILLS – Jefferson was at the precipice of bouncing the reigning Central Christmas Tournament champions after outplaying Farmington for the majority of three quarters on Monday night. The Blue Jays even responded when their maximum lead of 18 fizzled entirely, but could not protect the basketball near the conclusion of…

FRIDAY Girls Basketball – South Iron 57, Ste. Genevieve 50   SATURDAY Women’s Basketball – Mineral Area at SW Illinois Boys Basketball – Battle In Bourbon Tournament Bismarck vs. Liberty Christian, 9:30 a.m. Valley Park vs. Bourbon, 11 a.m. Newburg vs. New Haven, 12:30 p.m. Vienna vs. Grandview, 2 p.m. Boys Wrestling – Fatima Duals…

By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonline.com PARK HILLS – Fredericktown center Andrew Robbins and his 6-foot-6 frame presented a matchup problem for Arcadia Valley at both ends of the court on Friday evening. Not only did Robbins offer a high-percentage scoring threat near the basket, but his reach also altered the shooting angles for opposing guards who…