Class 3 semifinal basketball - Saxony Lutheran vs. Southern Boone

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Justin Stewart

Saxony Lutheran defeats Southern Boone 53-40 during a Class 3 semifinal game Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri.

Saxony's Ashlynn Collier (25) shoots a free throw in the third period. Collier had 8 rebounds and nine points. Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony's Grace Mirly (10) shoots between Southern Boone defenders Kylie Shoot (2) and Emma Anderson (23) during the first period. Mirly scored nine points as Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony's Masyn McWilliams (30)works around Southern Boone's Megan Barnett (21) during the third period. Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Southern Boone's Kylie Shoot is pressed up against the sideline as Saxony coach Sam Sides raises his hands. Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony's Brianna Mueller (23) shoots against Southern Boone's Emma Anderson (23). Mueller scored five points as Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony's Grace Mirly (10) drives through defenders for a layupSaxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Southern Boone's coach Tony Phillips yells to his players during the second period. Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony head coach Sam Sides watches the game during the second period. Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony's Ashlynn Collier (25) gathers a loose ball in the third period. Collier had 8 rebounds and nine points. Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony's Maddie Brune (41) drives the ball inside during the third period. Brune led Saxony with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony players watch the game from the bench during the third period. Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony's Addison Beussink (21) makes a face after a Southern Boone basket during the third period. Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony's Maddie Brune (41) fights for a layup in the fourth period. Brune led Saxony with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony's Ashlynn Collier (25) works inside during the fourth period. Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony head coach Sam Sides talks to players late in the fourth period. Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony's Maddie Brune (41) drives to the hoop during the fourth period. Brune led Saxony with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)
Saxony's Masyn McWilliams (30) rubs her ring finger after Saxony beat Southern Boone 53 - 40 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Teams competed in the semifinals of the 2016 MSHSAA Basketball Championships at Mizzou Arena Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Columbia, Mo. (JUSTIN L. STEWART)