March 21, 2009

SCC State Champs

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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KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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 ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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 ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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 ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves senior Desmin Williams shoots Saturday, March 21, 2009, in the Class 1 state championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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 ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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 ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Coach Ronnie Cookson gets his players' attention Saturday, March 21, 2009, during the Class 1 state championship at Mizzou Arena.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com The Braves celebrate their Class 1 state championship Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Chris Blissett eyes the basket as KJ Cool defends Saturday, March 21, 2009, in Columbia.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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 ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Bobby Hatchett goes in for two points Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Bobby Hatchett pushes the ball up court ahead of KJ Cool Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves cheerleaders wait to present the championship trophy Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves senior Ja'Quan Cowley shows off his championship medal to fans Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves cheerleaders keep up the enthusiasm Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Coach Ronnie Cookson talks to sophomore Otto Porter before the championship game Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves cheerleaders do toe-touches following a made basket Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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 ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves senior Randy Timmons spints up the court Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves sophomore Stewart Johnson looks to pass Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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 ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Braves sophomore Otto Porter shoots Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mizzou Arena.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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 ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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 ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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 ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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 ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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 ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com 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.

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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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