GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Malden defeated Oran 70-63 in the semifinals of the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Malden's Cortez Dobbins and Oran's Garrison Mangles watch for the rebound in the fourth quarter during a semifinal at the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Oran cheerleaders performs during a break in the game against Malden during a semifinal at the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Oran's Hunter Schlosser shoots a free throw in the second quarter against Malden in a semifinal at the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Fans cheer during the Oran vs. Malden semifinal game Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Oran's Garrison Mangles drives against Malden's Trevor Ison during the second quarter in a semifinal at the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
A Malden fan stands to watch the final minutes against Oran during a semifinal at the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Malden's Trevor Ison shoots for two-points against Oran in the third quarter during a semifinal at the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Oran coach Joe Shoemaker, left, and Malden coach Andrew Halford watch the fourth quarter from the sidelines during a semifinal at the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Oran's Hunter Schlosser and Malden's Trevor Ison reach for the jump ball at the beginning of the game Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Malden's Reginald Reed drives to the basket against Oran's Max Priggel in the third quarter during a semifinal at the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Handwritten messages line the shoes of Malden's Shamaudre Barber Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri. The phrases included "strive for greatness."
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Oran's Jacob Priggel drives past Malden's Shaeen Perkins in the second quarter during a semifinal at the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Fans react to a shot made by a Malden player at the buzzer for halftime during the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Malden's Shaeen Perkins drives around Oran's Max Priggel in the third quarter during a semifinal at the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Malden's Orlandis Farr shoots under pressure from Oran defense in the fourth quarter during a semifinal at the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Oran's Preston Hahn drives against Malden's Orlandis Farr in the second quarter during a semifinal at the 59th Annual Oran Invitational Tournament Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Oran, Missouri.
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