SCC State Champs

Saturday, March 21, 2009

The Scott County Central Braves set several state records in their 98-63 win over Newtown-Harris for the Class 1 state title Saturday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.

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The Scott County Central Braves rush the court celebrating their 98-63 Class 1 state championship victory over Newtown-Harris Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. (Kit Doyle)
Coach Ronnie Cookson laughs with his team near the end of the 98-63 Class 1 state championship victory over Newtown-Harris Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. (Kit Doyle)
Scott County Central senior Drew Thomas holds up the Class 1 state championship trophy toward the fan section Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. (Kit Doyle)

Braves junior Bobby Hatchett scores over Newtown-Harris defender Justin Ralls Saturday, March 21, 2009, during the Class 1 state championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. (Kit Doyle)
Braves starters Bobby Hatchett, right, and Drew Thomas cheer on their teammates in the final minutes of their Class 1 state championship win Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. The two led the Braves with 29 points each. (Kit Doyle)
Sophomore Otto Porter shoots over Newtown-Harris defender Kameron Cool Saturday, March 21, 2009, in the Class 1 state championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Porter contributed 24 points. (Kit Doyle)
Braves and Tigers shake hands following Scott County Central's 98-63 win Saturday, March 21, 2009, in the Class 1 state championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. (Kit Doyle)
Braves senior Drew Thomas scores over Newtown-Harris defender Japheth Busick Saturday, March 21, 2009, in the Class 1 state championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Thomas finished with 29 points. (Kit Doyle)

Braves senior Drew Thomas takes off for a dunk Saturday, March 21, 2009, in the Class 1 state championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Thomas finished with 29 points. (Kit Doyle)
Braves senior Drew Thomas dunks Saturday, March 21, 2009, in the Class 1 state championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Thomas finished with 29 points. (Kit Doyle)
Braves senior Drew Thomas dunks Saturday, March 21, 2009, in the Class 1 state championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Thomas finished with 29 points. (Kit Doyle)
Braves senior Drew Thomas causes a jump ball with Newtown-Harris' Japheth Busick Saturday, March 21, 2009, in the Class 1 state championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Newtown-Harris turned the ball over 32 times. (Kit Doyle)
Braves senior Desmin Williams shoots Saturday, March 21, 2009, in the Class 1 state championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. (Kit Doyle)
Braves senior Drew Thomas shoots Saturday, March 21, 2009, in the Class 1 state championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Thomas finished with 29 points. (Kit Doyle)
The Scott County Central Braves line up to receive medals Saturday, March 21, 2009, following the Class 1 state championship win at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Thomas finished with 29 points. (Kit Doyle)
Coach Ronnie Cookson gets his players' attention Saturday, March 21, 2009, during the Class 1 state championship at Mizzou Arena. (Kit Doyle)
The Braves celebrate their Class 1 state championship Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena. (Kit Doyle)
Chris Blissett eyes the basket as KJ Cool defends Saturday, March 21, 2009, in Columbia. (Kit Doyle)
Bobby Hatchett goes in for two points Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena. (Kit Doyle)
Bobby Hatchett pushes the ball up court ahead of KJ Cool Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena. (Kit Doyle)
Braves cheerleaders wait to present the championship trophy Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena. (Kit Doyle)
Braves senior Ja'Quan Cowley shows off his championship medal to fans Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena. (Kit Doyle)
Braves cheerleaders keep up the enthusiasm Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena. (Kit Doyle)
Coach Ronnie Cookson talks to sophomore Otto Porter before the championship game Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena. (Kit Doyle)
Braves cheerleaders do toe-touches following a made basket Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena. (Kit Doyle)
Senior Desmin Williams receives his medal as fellow senior Drew Thomas awaits his while holding the championship trophy Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena. (Kit Doyle)
Braves senior Randy Timmons spints up the court Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena. (Kit Doyle)
Braves sophomore Stewart Johnson looks to pass Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena. (Kit Doyle)
Braves sophomore Otto Porter shoots Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena. (Kit Doyle)