High School SportsDecember 30, 2014

Notre Dame defeated Cape Central 72-55 in a semifinal of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at the Show Me Center.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress sinks two-points in the second quarter of the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress sinks two-points in the second quarter of the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame's Thomas Himmelberg, right and Ross Essner celebrate a play during the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Thomas Himmelberg, right and Ross Essner celebrate a play during the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame's Ross Essner throws the ball into Cpe Central's Al Young in the second quarter of the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Ross Essner throws the ball into Cpe Central's Al Young in the second quarter of the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central cheerleaders cheer on the Tigers during their semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central cheerleaders cheer on the Tigers during their semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central's Al Young drives down the court during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Al Young drives down the court during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central takes on Notre Dame in a semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central takes on Notre Dame in a semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central's Al Young takes a free throw during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Al Young takes a free throw during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central Andre Statam, left, and Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress watch a free throw during their semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central Andre Statam, left, and Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress watch a free throw during their semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central head coach Drew Church speaks with Al Young, left, and Kway'chon Chisom during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central head coach Drew Church speaks with Al Young, left, and Kway'chon Chisom during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central's Nikylus Thompson sails in for a shot during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Nikylus Thompson sails in for a shot during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central's Chase Hagerty takes a moment during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Chase Hagerty takes a moment during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame's Thomas Himmelberg dives after the ball as Cape Central's Nikylus Thompson drives down the court in the second quarter of the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Thomas Himmelberg dives after the ball as Cape Central's Nikylus Thompson drives down the court in the second quarter of the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central's Nikylus Thompson takes a free throw during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Nikylus Thompson takes a free throw during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame cheerleaders cheer on the Bulldogs during their semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame cheerleaders cheer on the Bulldogs during their semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame's Dean Crippen, right and Trenton Schumer celebrate a play during the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Dean Crippen, right and Trenton Schumer celebrate a play during the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Halftime is signaled at the semifinal game between Notre Dame and Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Halftime is signaled at the semifinal game between Notre Dame and Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
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LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress takes a shot during the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress takes a shot during the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame cheerleaders cheer on the Bulldogs during their semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame cheerleaders cheer on the Bulldogs during their semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame takes on Cape Central in a semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame takes on Cape Central in a semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central players huddle during a time out in a semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central players huddle during a time out in a semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central cheerleaders cheer on the Tigers during their semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central cheerleaders cheer on the Tigers during their semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame's Nick Bradshaw deflects a rebound from Cape Central's Peyton Montgomery, left, and Andre Statam in the first quarter of a semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Nick Bradshaw deflects a rebound from Cape Central's Peyton Montgomery, left, and Andre Statam in the first quarter of a semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame cheerleaders cheer on the Bulldogs during their semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame cheerleaders cheer on the Bulldogs during their semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress takes a shot around Cape Central's Peyton Montgomery during the Bulldogs semifinal game against the Tigers, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress takes a shot around Cape Central's Peyton Montgomery during the Bulldogs semifinal game against the Tigers, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame takes on Cape Central in a semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame takes on Cape Central in a semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress passes during the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress passes during the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central's Jalen Reddin, right, gets tangled up with Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress in a semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Jalen Reddin, right, gets tangled up with Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress in a semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame's Dean Crippen takes a shot around Cape Central's Peyton Montgomery during the Bulldogs semifinal game against the Tigers, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Dean Crippen takes a shot around Cape Central's Peyton Montgomery during the Bulldogs semifinal game against the Tigers, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Central's Chase Hagerty passes around Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress in their semifinal matchup, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Central's Chase Hagerty passes around Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress in their semifinal matchup, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central cheerleaders cheer on the Tigers during their semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central cheerleaders cheer on the Tigers during their semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central's Kway'chon Chisom sails in for two-points  in their semifinal matchup against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Kway'chon Chisom sails in for two-points in their semifinal matchup against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central's Al Young, center, and Chase Hagerty watch teammate Peyton Montgomery take a free throw in their semifinal matchup against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Al Young, center, and Chase Hagerty watch teammate Peyton Montgomery take a free throw in their semifinal matchup against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central's Chase Hagerty falls into Notre Dame's Ross Essner in the second quarter of their semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Chase Hagerty falls into Notre Dame's Ross Essner in the second quarter of their semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central's Al Young goes in for a shot in their semifinal matchup against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Al Young goes in for a shot in their semifinal matchup against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central's Peyton Montgomery celebrates hitting a free throw in their semifinal matchup against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Peyton Montgomery celebrates hitting a free throw in their semifinal matchup against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame's Grant Ressel drives past Central's Nikylus Thompson during their semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Grant Ressel drives past Central's Nikylus Thompson during their semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame takes on Cape Central in a semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame takes on Cape Central in a semifinal game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress sails in for two-points in the third quarter of the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress sails in for two-points in the third quarter of the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central's Al Young drives down the court during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Al Young drives down the court during the Tigers semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress sails in for two-points in the third quarter of the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Quinn Poythress sails in for two-points in the third quarter of the Bulldogs semifinal game against Cape Central, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central cheerleaders cheer on the Tigers during their semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central cheerleaders cheer on the Tigers during their semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cape Central takes the court for their semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central takes the court for their semifinal game against Notre Dame, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, during the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center. Notre Dame won 72-55.
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