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High School SportsDecember 29, 2009

Central vs. Notre Dame Basketball

Central knocks off Notre Dame 56-51 Tuesday night, December 29, 2009, at the Show Me Center. The Tigers will meet Scott County Central in the championship game Wednesday evening.

KIT DOYLE and TIM BRUMITT ~ photos@semissourian.com
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame senior Dylan Essner, center, scores against Central in the first half of their semifinal game Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame senior Dylan Essner, center, scores against Central in the first half of their semifinal game Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central cheerleaders watch the action Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central cheerleaders watch the action Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Zach Boerboom defends against Jacob Tolbert Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Zach Boerboom defends against Jacob Tolbert Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame and Central cheerleaders listen to the national anthem Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame and Central cheerleaders listen to the national anthem Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central's Andrew Williams defends against Notre Dame's Matt Helle Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central's Andrew Williams defends against Notre Dame's Matt Helle Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central senior Kevin Casasola shoots a free throw with 11 seconds remaining against Notre Dame in the semifinal game Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central senior Kevin Casasola shoots a free throw with 11 seconds remaining against Notre Dame in the semifinal game Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame senior Luciano Starling takes the court Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame senior Luciano Starling takes the court Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com James Lane, left, and Jacob Tolbert take the jump ball to start their semifinal game Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com James Lane, left, and Jacob Tolbert take the jump ball to start their semifinal game Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame and Central play in front of a crowded house Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame and Central play in front of a crowded house Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Liam Maher holds off Central defender Blake Ozbun Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Liam Maher holds off Central defender Blake Ozbun Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central fans await a free throw Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central fans await a free throw Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central's James Lane is introduced Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central's James Lane is introduced Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central coach Drew Church talks to the Tigers Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central coach Drew Church talks to the Tigers Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Zach Boerboom (44) and Blake Ozbun (12) head to the locker room after beating Notre Dame Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Zach Boerboom (44) and Blake Ozbun (12) head to the locker room after beating Notre Dame Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central fans cheer for the Tigers as they head to the locker room after beating Notre Dame in the semifinal game Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central fans cheer for the Tigers as they head to the locker room after beating Notre Dame in the semifinal game Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Nick Koeppel shoots over Andrew Williams Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Nick Koeppel shoots over Andrew Williams Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central fans Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Central fans Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Kevin Casasola sinks a three pointer over Notre Dame's Ke-Ke Kellum Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Kevin Casasola sinks a three pointer over Notre Dame's Ke-Ke Kellum Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Cape Central fans await a free throw during the semifinal game against Notre Dame Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Cape Central fans await a free throw during the semifinal game against Notre Dame Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame defends against Central in the semifinal game Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame defends against Central in the semifinal game Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Nick Koeppel dribbles the ball down court Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Nick Koeppel dribbles the ball down court Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Jacob Tolbert chases after a loose ball during their game against Central Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Jacob Tolbert chases after a loose ball during their game against Central Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame senior Liam Maher hits a three pointr over Central defender Terrance Howard Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame senior Liam Maher hits a three pointr over Central defender Terrance Howard Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Cape Central's Terrance Howard passes the ball quickly before being knocked out of bounds by Notre Dame defenders Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Cape Central's Terrance Howard passes the ball quickly before being knocked out of bounds by Notre Dame defenders Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Cape Central's Andrew Williams gets helped up off the floor by teammates after a collison under the basket Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Cape Central's Andrew Williams gets helped up off the floor by teammates after a collison under the basket Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Nick Koeppel makes a lay-up Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Nick Koeppel makes a lay-up Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame fans during the ND-Central game Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame fans during the ND-Central game Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Cape Central's Kevin Casasola handles the ball during their game against Notre Dame Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Cape Central's Kevin Casasola handles the ball during their game against Notre Dame Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Cape Central's Zach Boerboom goes for a lay-up during their game against Notre Dame Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Cape Central's Zach Boerboom goes for a lay-up during their game against Notre Dame Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Cape Central take on Notre Dame Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Cape Central take on Notre Dame Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Nick Koeppel drives in for a lay-up Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Nick Koeppel drives in for a lay-up Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com James Lane, left and Alex Carroll, right, fight for a loose ball Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com James Lane, left and Alex Carroll, right, fight for a loose ball Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Matt Helle takes a shot while under pressure from Central's Andrew Williams Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Matt Helle takes a shot while under pressure from Central's Andrew Williams Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com James Lane defends against Liam Maher Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com James Lane defends against Liam Maher Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame fans do the roller coaster Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame fans do the roller coaster Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame fans during the ND-Central game Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame fans during the ND-Central game Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Ke-Ke Kellum drives for the basket Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
TIM BRUMITT~photos@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Ke-Ke Kellum drives for the basket Tuesday night at the Show-Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com James Lane shoots over Jacob Tolbert Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com James Lane shoots over Jacob Tolbert Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Tigers fans cheer in the Jungle Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Tigers fans cheer in the Jungle Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Footwear in the Central Jungle Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Footwear in the Central Jungle Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Zach Boerboom, left and James Lane defend against Notre Dame's Jacob Tolbert in the semifinal game Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Zach Boerboom, left and James Lane defend against Notre Dame's Jacob Tolbert in the semifinal game Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame coach Kevin Roberts Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Notre Dame coach Kevin Roberts Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009, during Day 3 of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at the Show Me Center.
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