GAME 21: Scott County Central 87, Charleston 55

Scott County Central was relentless in an 87-55 trouncing of Charleston in a semifinal game at the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament.

Drew Thomas scored 24 points, including one thunderous slam and one 3-pointer, to lead five players into double figures Monday night.

Otto Porter added 19 points; guard Bobby Hatchett had 16, including a slam early in the game; Randy Timmons had 13, including two 3-pointers; and Desmin Williams scored 11.

Scott County Central scored the game's first 15 points and sprinted out to a 57-32 halftime lead.

Donald Dixon was held scoreless the first 6 minutes and finished with 11 points to lead the Bluejays.

CHARLESTON (55) -- Antonio Riggens 12, Akeem Sharp 6, Terrell Smith 2, Gregory Tucker 4, Claude Armstrong 1, Deonte Jones 12, Demarques McKeller 7, Donald Dixon 11. FG 22, FT 5-11, F 18. (3-pointers: Riggens 2, Sharp 2, Jones 2. Fouled out: none.)

SCOTT COUNTY CENTRAL (87) -- Bobby Hatchett 16, Nick Johnson 2, Desmin Williams 11, Drew Thomas 24, Randy Timmons 13, Chris Blissett 2, Otto Porter 19. FG 33, FT 18-24, F 10. (3-pointers: Thomas 1, R. Timmons 2. Fouled out: none.)