Crusaders overtake Jefferson

The Saxony Lutheran boys basketball team defeated Jefferson 62-53 in the Rolla "Duke" Herbert Classic in Crystal City, Mo.

The Crusaders trailed Jefferson 22-8 after the first quarter before a big turnaround in the second quarter allow them to take a 32-28 lead into halftime.

"I don't know," Saxony coach Tim Winkler said when asked about what changed, although he later pointed out a switch to zone defense and slowing down on offense. "I wish I knew if it was something I said."

Hunter Coe led Saxony with 18 points and six assists, and Zach Beal had a team-high five rebounds to go along with five points.

The Crusaders (2-0) will continue tournament play Wednesday.

Saxony Lutheran 62, Jefferson 53

Jefferson 22 6 14 11 -- 53

Saxony 8 24 14 16 -- 62

JEFFERSON (53) -- Brandon West 11, Tyler Gosnell 2, Taylor Kent 4, Brandon Hammock 5, Mike Reed 3, Ryan Johnson 20, Donald Warren 8. FG 23, FT 4-11, F 25. (3-pointers: West 1, Hammock 1, Reed 1. Fouled out: Warren)

SAXONY (62) -- Zach Beal 5, Chase Steffens 13, Taylor Richmond 8, Elwood Voss 4, Hunter Coe 18, Jack Lake 14. FG 22, FT 12-24, F 15. (3-pointers: Steffens 2, Richmond 1, Coe 3. Fouled out: Lake)

-- From staff report