NewsFebruary 6, 2009
Leopold knocked off Oak Ridge in overtime to advance to the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament final. In the second close game Thursday evening, Zalma edged past Meadow Heights by 1 point. Leopold and Zalma meet for the conference tournament title Friday night in Zalma.
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Zalma sophomore Stephen Simmers shoots over several Meadow Heights defenders Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Zalma sophomore Stephen Simmers shoots over several Meadow Heights defenders Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Logan Mangels passes to an Oak Ridge teammate Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Logan Mangels passes to an Oak Ridge teammate Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Leopold senior Larry Nussbaum grabs a rebound away from Oak Ridge's Logan Mangels Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Leopold senior Larry Nussbaum grabs a rebound away from Oak Ridge's Logan Mangels Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Zalma converts a steal into a basket Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Zalma converts a steal into a basket Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Meadow Heights senior Zac Hotop lets go of a three-pointer Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Meadow Heights senior Zac Hotop lets go of a three-pointer Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Oak Ridge junior Garret Light heads to the basket after driving the baseline Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Oak Ridge junior Garret Light heads to the basket after driving the baseline Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Wildcats junior David Fluchel watches his shot Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Wildcats junior David Fluchel watches his shot Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Oak Ridge's Garret Light pushes to the basket Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Oak Ridge's Garret Light pushes to the basket Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Players chase a ball Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Players chase a ball Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Leopold senior Darren VanGennip dribbles Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Leopold senior Darren VanGennip dribbles Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Oak Ridge sophomore Brett Thomas tries for two points Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Oak Ridge sophomore Brett Thomas tries for two points Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Oak Ridge's Caleb Elam drives the lane against Leopold defender Darren VanGennip Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Oak Ridge's Caleb Elam drives the lane against Leopold defender Darren VanGennip Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Leopold senior Darren VanGennip wathces his shot float over Oak Ridge defender Garret Light Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Leopold senior Darren VanGennip wathces his shot float over Oak Ridge defender Garret Light Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Oak Ridge coach Adam Stoneking reacts Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Oak Ridge coach Adam Stoneking reacts Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Leopold senior Larry Nussbaum elevates over Oak Ridge defenders to shoot in the lane Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Leopold senior Larry Nussbaum elevates over Oak Ridge defenders to shoot in the lane Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Dustin Hubler shoots over Zalma defender Nick Smith Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Dustin Hubler shoots over Zalma defender Nick Smith Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Leopold coach Shawn Kinder paces the sideline Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Leopold coach Shawn Kinder paces the sideline Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Meadow Heights senior Derrick Wilfong drives through Zalma defender Kevin Walker for two points Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Meadow Heights senior Derrick Wilfong drives through Zalma defender Kevin Walker for two points Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Oak Ridge coach Adam Stoneking talks with his players durng a timeout Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Oak Ridge coach Adam Stoneking talks with his players durng a timeout Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Defender Anthony Seabaugh (32) blocks the shot of Oak Ridge's Brett Thomas Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Defender Anthony Seabaugh (32) blocks the shot of Oak Ridge's Brett Thomas Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Meadow Heights senior Tyler Welker looks to pass as Zalma defenders trap him Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Meadow Heights senior Tyler Welker looks to pass as Zalma defenders trap him Thursday, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Leopold senior Wade Wiseman shoots a three pointer Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Leopold senior Wade Wiseman shoots a three pointer Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, during the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament in Zalma.
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Leopold knocked off Oak Ridge in overtime to advance to the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament final. In the second close game Thursday evening, Zalma edged past Meadow Heights by 1 point. Leopold and Zalma meet for the conference tournament title Friday night in Zalma.

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