High School SportsJanuary 24, 2020

Ellington girls held off East Carter to earn a spot in the Black River League Tournament championship game against South Iron, while the East Carter boys rallied to force overtime and beat Lesterville for a spot in the championship game against South Iron.

Ellington's Gracie Price sets up a for a shot during the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.
Ellington's Gracie Price sets up a for a shot during the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
DAR/Brian Rosener
East Carter's Dalton Rudd shoots a free throw in the closing seconds of overtime during the Black River League Tournament on Friday night at Clearwater High School in Piedmont.
DAR/Brian Rosener East Carter's Dalton Rudd shoots a free throw in the closing seconds of overtime during the Black River League Tournament on Friday night at Clearwater High School in Piedmont.DAR/Brian Rosener
East Carter's Levi Boyer celebrates after an overtime win in the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.
East Carter's Levi Boyer celebrates after an overtime win in the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
DAR/Brian Rosener
East Carter's Audrey Carter reaches for a rebound in front of Ellington's Gretchen Hackworth, left, and Laura Gore (42) during the final round of pool play at the Black River League Tournament on Friday at Clearwater High School in Piedmont.
DAR/Brian Rosener East Carter's Audrey Carter reaches for a rebound in front of Ellington's Gretchen Hackworth, left, and Laura Gore (42) during the final round of pool play at the Black River League Tournament on Friday at Clearwater High School in Piedmont.DAR/Brian Rosener
East Carter's Kennedy Thies (4) passes between Ellington's Kaylee King, left, and Tyler Conkright, right, during the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.
East Carter's Kennedy Thies (4) passes between Ellington's Kaylee King, left, and Tyler Conkright, right, during the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
East Carter's Audrey Carter, right, and Ellington's Laura Gore grab a loose ball in front of East Carter's Naomi Crowley, left, during the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.
East Carter's Audrey Carter, right, and Ellington's Laura Gore grab a loose ball in front of East Carter's Naomi Crowley, left, during the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
East Carter's Kennedy Thies (4) dribbles past Ellington's Kaylee King 32) in the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.
East Carter's Kennedy Thies (4) dribbles past Ellington's Kaylee King 32) in the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
East Carter's Levi Boyer (32) reaches for a rebound during the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.
East Carter's Levi Boyer (32) reaches for a rebound during the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
East Carter's Preston Golden shoots in front of Lesterville's James Gibson during the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.
East Carter's Preston Golden shoots in front of Lesterville's James Gibson during the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
East Carter's Dalton Rudd (10) shoots between Lesterville defenders in the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.
East Carter's Dalton Rudd (10) shoots between Lesterville defenders in the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Lesterville's Brendan Myers dives for a loose ball in front of East Carter's Preston Golden during the second half in the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.
Lesterville's Brendan Myers dives for a loose ball in front of East Carter's Preston Golden during the second half in the Black River League Tournament on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
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