Charleston at Kennett basketball

The Charleston boy's basketball squad beat Kennett 81-76 Friday in Kennett.

Kennett junior forward Kobe Gates puts up two of his team-leading 22 points to stretch the Indians' advantage Friday at Kennett in a game against Charleston.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Charleston senior guard Terridean Bogan brings the ball up the court Friday at Kennett in a game against the Indians.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Kennett boy's basketball coach Andrew Halford gives instructions to sophomore Ben McMullan Friday at Kennett in a game against Charleston.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Kennett sophomore Ben McMullan shoots a free throw Friday at Kennett in a game against Charleston.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Charleston boy's basketball coach Danny Farmer watches his team compete Friday at Kennett in a game against the Indians.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Kennett boy's basketball coach Andrew Halford gives instructions to his team Friday at Kennett in a game against Charleston.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Kennett sophomore Ben McMullen drives through Charleston defenders Sam Bledsoe, left, and Rico Coleman Friday at Kennett in a game against the Bluejays.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Charleston senior guard Sam Bledsoe rests during a free throw Friday at Kennett in a game against Charleston.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Kennett senior La'Quez Pulliam scrambles for a loose ball among the Charleston defense Friday at Kennett in a game against the Bluejays.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com