Central defeats Northwest 74-34 and Jackson defeats Poplar Bluff 62-49 in the Class 5 District 1 boys basketball semifinals Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Central's T.J. Tisdell tries to shoot while surrounded by Northwest defenders Cody Swift, left, Zack McKenney and Adam Wilkinson during the first quarter of their Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jackson's Bobby Clark attempts a shot between Poplar Bluff defenders Jacob White, left, and Nick Shrum during the second quarter of their Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jackson's Brad Clary loses the ball while shooting against Poplar Bluff's Damarcus Patterson during the third quarter of their Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jackson's Caleb Newcomer is tripped up while shooting by Poplar Bluff defenders Kendric McCain, left, and Issiah Anders during the third quarter of their Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jackson's Zach McDowell shoots over Poplar Bluff's Jacob White during the fourth quarter of their Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jackson players and fans celebrate their win over Northwest at the end of the Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Central's Curtis Branch puts up a shot against Northwest during the third quarter of their Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Central's James Lane slam dunks against Northwest during the third quarter of their Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Central's T.J. Tisdell grabs a rebound against Northwest during the first quarter of their Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Central's Andrew Williams looks to shoot as Northwest's Zack McKenney defends during the second quarter of their Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Central's Justin Espinoza drives against Northwest's Ian Wilmore during the third quarter of their Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Central's Zach Boerboom works against Northwest defender Adam Wilkinson during the third quarter of their Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jackson's Caleb Newcomer is fouled while shooting by Poplar Bluff's Joey Bloodworth during the second quarter of their Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jackson's John Meyer takes a shot against Poplar Bluff's Jacob White during the first quarter of their Class 5 District 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Central High School.
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