Oak Ridge's Johnnie Price moved the ball down court during the second half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, opening game of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament with Charleston played at the Show Me Center.
Jackson's Kyle Pridemore, right, looked for an open teammate as he drove the baseline during the first half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Chaffee.
Chaffee's Steven Dooley, left, attempted to drive his way around Jackson's Logan Lawson during the second half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Chaffee's Jerrod Stegger took the shot over Jackson's Aaron Redecker during the second half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Oran's Chris Asmus, right, pulled up for a shot over Bell City's Marty Dames during the second half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Bell City's Will Bogan drove past Oran's Steve Mock on his way to the basket during the first half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Oran's Robert Lange, left, watched as Bell City's Kerry Lasters made a dive for the loose ball during the second half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Oran's Chris Asmus, right, struggled to take control of an offensive rebound during the second half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Bell City at the Show Me Center.
Bell City's Blaine Stewart drove to the basket during the first half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Oran at the Show Me Center.
Oran's Steven Mock, right, drove the baseline past Bell City's Kerry Lasters during the second half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Central's Darnell Wilkes jams the ball during the first half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Woodland at the Show Me Center.
Oak Ridge's Austin Hahs was fouled at the shot by Charleston's Jamarcus Williams, left, during the second half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
Central's Kourtney Lewis, center, struggles for control of a defensive rebound with Woodland's Chantz Barham, left, and Jeremy Hutson during the second half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Sho Me Center.
Woodland's Willie Piatt, left, and Central's Jared Thomas dive for control of a loose ball during the second half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Woodland's Jeremy Hutson, left, Central's Kourtney Lewis, center, and Woodland's Michael Dowd struggle for control of a rebound during the second half of their Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Notre Dame's Alex Ressel, right, looks to pass as he drives the baseline during the first half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Delta at the Show Me Center.
Notre Dame's Ty Williams, right, drove past Delta's Aaron Kinder for a basket during the first half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Notre Dame's Frankie Ellis broke away for a basket during the first half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Delta at the Show Me Center.
Notre Dame's Lucas Dirnberger, left, pulls down a defensive rebound as Delta's Aaron Kinder watches during the second half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Delta's Aaron Kinder, left, makes room and drives around Notre Dame's Jacob Essner during the second half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Delta's Dustin Anglin, left, drives the sideline past Notre Dame's Jacob Essner during the second half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, first round game of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
Leopold's Matthew Stoverink, left, drives the lane past Advance's Cameron Stevens during the second half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Oak Ridge's looked to a pass during the second half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Charleston at the Show Me Center.
Leopold's David Thiele, left, shoots over Advance's Trenton Moses during the second half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, opening round game of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Leopold's Codey Cook keeps his eye on a rebound during Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christams Tournament game with Advance at the Show Me Center.
Advance's Trenton Moses takes control of defensive rebound during the second half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Christmas Tournament game with Leopold at the Show Me Center.
Advance's Adam Baker keeps his eyes on a defensive rebound during the second half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Leopold at the Show Me Center.
Scott City's Ryan Modglin took a hit in the back by Meadow Heights' Dusty Davis as the two scrambled to recover a loose basketball during the first half of their Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Meadow Heights' Heath Fulton reacted as he was fouled by Scott City's Ryan Eskew during the first half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Scott City's Ryan Modglin, left, took control of his rebound for a put back during the first half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Meadow Heights at the Show Me Center.
Scott City's Ethan Watkins takes to the air for a shot during the first half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Meadow Heights at the Show Me Center.
Scott County Central's Drew Thomas, center, drives past Kelly's Stephen Strobel and Tyler Thurman, right during the first half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Kelly's Thomas DeBrock, left, handles a long pass as Scott County Central's Drew Thomas attempts the steal during the first half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Oak Ridge's Ryan Pohlman, left, drove the baseline past Charleston's Joseph Watts for a basket during the second half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, opening game of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament played at the Show Me Center.
Scott County Central's D.D. Gillespie takes a short jump shot over Kelly defenders during the first half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Charleston's Shawn Sherrell drives the lane past Kelly's Dallas Tew, left, and Stephen Strobel during th first half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmast Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Charleston's Justin Clark shoots over Kelly's Jacob Glastetter for a basket during the first half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament matchup at the Show Me Center.
Charleston's Jamarcus Williams, backs his way into the lane for a shot as Kelly's Spencer Ayers applies pressure during the first half of Tuesday's, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas game at the Show Me Center.
Kelly's Jacob Glastetter, center, piviots for a shot during the second half of Tuesday's, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Charleston. Charleston's Justin Clark, left, and Tavis Hamilton look on.
Kelly's Jordan Felter, right, attempts a shot over Charleston's Tavis Hamilton during the second half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Jackson's Aaron Redecker fires a shot for a basket over Meadow Heights' Michael Collier during the first half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Jackson's Drew McNeely struggles with Meadow Heights' Nathan Revelle for control of a rebound during the first half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Jackson's Ryan Leet, right, drives to the basket during the first half of Tuesday's, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Meadow Heights at the Show Me Center.
Meadow Heights' Michael Collier, right, takes a look at the basket as he drives past Jackson's Aaron Redecker during the second half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Charleston's Jerrell Quinn faded back for a shot and a basket during the first half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Oak Ridge at the Show Me Center.
Meadow Heights' Anthony Bollinger, left, drives past Jackson's Logan Lawson for a basket during the second half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Meadow Heights' Nathan Revvelle, left, drives hard past Jackson's Jake Leet during the second half of Tuesday's, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Bell City's Kerry Lasters, right, was fouled by Advance's Adam Baker on a drive to the basket during the first half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Bell City's Blaine Stewart, right, drove past Advance's Trenton Moses for a basket during the first half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament Game at the Show Me Center.
Bell City's Will Bogan, right, towered over Advance's Alex Steil and Jeremy Limbaugh as he took a shot during the first half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Bell City's Will Bogan, center, Advance's Trenton Moses, left, and Josh Bailey kept their eyes on a Advance shot as it teeters on the rim during the fourth quarter of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Advance's Jeremy Limbaugh, left, looks for the shot as the drives the lane past Bell City's Marty Dames during the second half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Advance's Alex Steil makes room along the sideline as he drives past Bell City's Phillip Gross during the second half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament
Central's Jajuan Bell looked for the shot and is fouled by Notre Dame's Xavier Delph, rear, during the first half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Notre Dame's Frankie Ellis, left, and Central's Jajuan Bell chased down a loose Notre Dame pass during the first half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Charleston's Justin Clark, right, took the shot for a basket as he is fouled by Oak Ridge's Austin Hahs during the first half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Notre Dame's Xavier Delph drives over Central's David Deisher for a basket during the first half of Tuesday's, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
Notre Dame's Frankie Ellis, right, drives past Central's Jeremy Kimble for a basket during the first half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
Notre Dame's Logan Haines, left, takes control of a rebound during the first half of Tuesday's, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Central at the Show Me Center.
Central's Jeremy Kimble, left, and Notre Dame's Frankie Ellis chase down a loose ball during the first half of their Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Charleston's Augi Orr, left, passes under pressure by Notre Dame's Brandon Holzum during the first quarter of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missiurian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Notre Dame's Brandon Holzum, right, takes control of a rebound during the first half of Thursday's, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourain Christmas Tournament game with Charleston at the Show Me Center.
Charleston's Tavis Hamilton takes to the air for a basket during the first quarter of Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Chrismas Tournament game with Notre Dame at the Show Me Center.
Charleston's Jamarcus Williams, center, is stripped of the ball by Notre Dame's Alex Ressel during the first quarter of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Central's Jared Thomas, right, dives for the ball as Kelly's Spencer Ayers makes a pass during the first quarter of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Kelly's Jacob Glastetter passes under pressure by Central's David Deisher during the first quarter of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
Jackson's Hunter Grantham laid up for a basket during the first half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Chaffee at the Show Me Center.
Central's Jajuan Bell, left, drives past Kelly's Stephen Strobel during the third quarter of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Central's David Deisher,left, backs his way into Kelly's Spencer Ayers looking for the basket during the third quarter of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Central's Jared Thomas, right, takes a shot over Kelly's Derek Brucker during the third quarter of Thursday's, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournamtent game at the Show Me Center.
Advance's James Masters, left, collects a foul as he bumps the head of Meadow Heights' Heath Fulton on a shot attempt during the first quarter of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeat Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Advance's Trenton Moses, left, pulls down a rebound over Meadow Heights' Anthony Bollinger during the first quarter of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas game at the Show Me Center.
Advance's Trenton Moses shoots over Meadow Heights' Anthony Bollinger during the third quarter of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
Advance's Jeremy Limbaugh shoots over Meadow Heights' Terry Wagner for a basket during the third quarter of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
Advance's Alex Steil takes control of a rebound over Meadow Heights' Anthony Bollinger during the third quarter of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
Meadow Heights' Anthony Bollinger, left, drives past
Advance's Daryl Wade during the first quarter of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Oran's Chase Seyer, center, struggles to hold on to a rebound as Scott City's Farrell Wasson commits the foul from behind and Alex King trys to avoid the collision during their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missouri Chirstmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
A closely guarded Jackson's Aaron Redecker, center, took the shot for a basket over Chaffee defenders during the first half of their Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
Scott City's Farrell Wasson, left, jumps for the put back past Oran's Hunter Glastetter during the first half of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Scott City's Alex King, left, looks to shot over Oran's Steve Mock during the first half of their Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Scott City's Ryan Modglin fires a shot over Oran's Steve Mock during the first quarter of Thursday's, Dec. 29, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Advance's James Masters, left, shot over Kelly's Jordan Felter during the second half of their Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Charleson's Justin Clark, right, drove to the basket uncontested during Friday's, Dec. 30, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game with Bell City at the Show Me Center.
Notre Dame's Frankie Ellis, right, struggled with Jackson's Hunter Grantham for control of a loose ball during the first half of their Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament championship game at the Show Me Center.
Notre Dame's Ty Williams, right, drove past Jackson's Colby Illers for a basket during the first half of their Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament championship game at the Show Me Center.
Scott City's Ethan Watkins, left center, knocked a rebound from the hands of Scott County Central's D.D. Gillespie as teammate Drew Thomas, left, and Scott City's Alex King watch the action during their Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Scott City's Jamie Pinkston, right, looked for the basket as he drove past Scott County Central's Josh Chamberlain during the second half of their Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmast Tournament game at the Show Me Center.
Members of the Notre High School basketball team pose with the first place trophy after their Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, win over Jackson in the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament held at the Show Me Center.
Jackson's Colby Illers, center, drove to the inside of Chaffee's Michael Lee, right, during the first half of Monday's, Dec. 26, 2005, Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
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