Class 1 state title: Scott County Central vs. Drexel
Scott County Central wins its fourth consecutive Class 1 state championship with its 79-72 victory over Drexel at Mizzou Arena Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Columbia, Mo.
Scott County Central seniors LaMarcus Steward, left, Dominique Porter and Antonio Johnson celebrate the Braves' 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central coach Kenyon Wright gives his players instructions during the Braves' 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central forward Jaylen Porter brings a rebound down past Drexel guard Cody Russell during the Braves' 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central guard Dominique Porter gets above Drexel guard Javyn Johnston to bring down a rebound during the Braves' 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. Porter had 14 rebounds and scored 28 points in Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central guard Steven Minner celebrates a score during the Braves' 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central forward Antonio Johnson drives around Drexel forward Craig Bolton during the Braves' 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central forward Antonio Johnson, left, and guard Dominique Porter pressure Drexel guard Cody Russell during the Braves' 79-72 win ober the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central forward Jaylen Porter and guard Larandis Banks are all smiles on the bench as time starts to run out during the Braves' 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central cheerleaders celebrate after the Braves' 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
The Scott County Central cheerleaders prepare to present the Braves with their trophy, game ball and net after their 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central guard LaMarcus Steward clutches the class 1 state championship trophy after the Braves' 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central forward Jaylen Porter drives inside during the Braves' 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central guard Dominique Porter during the Braves' 79-72 Porter led the Braves in scoring with 28 points during Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central forward Jaylen Porter gets a layup after a steal during the Braves' 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Drexel forward Craig Bolton blocks a shot by Scott County Central guard Dominique Porter during the Braves' 79-72 win ober the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. Porter led the Braves in scoring with 28 points during Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Former Scott County Central coach Ronnie Cookson watches the Braves warm-up before their 79-72 win over the the Drexel Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central guard LaMarcus Steward drives past Drexel forward Blake Seba during the Braves' 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central forward Jaylen Porter drives inside of Drexel forward Craig Bolton during the Braves' 79-72 win ober the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. Porter had 10 rebounds in Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
Scott County Central forward Antonio Johnson goes past Drexel forward Craig Bolton for a layup during the Braves' 79-72 win over the Bobcats in the class 1 championship game in Columbia. This is Scott County Central's fourth consecutive state championship win. ADAM VOGLER ~ photos@semissourian.com
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