Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament Day 1 — Charleston vs. Scott Central

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Ben Matthews

Charleston defeated Scott Central (110-29) in the first game of the 75th annual Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

Charleston senior Blessin Kimble (45) sits as starting lineups are announced during the first day of the 75th annual Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Charleston freshman Rico Coleman (43) puts up a shot while guarded by Scott Central defender Ezekiel Johnson (2) during the first day of the 75th annual Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Charleston senior Suave Fitzpatrick (34) drives past Scott Central sophomore Levi Glueck during the first day of the 75th annual Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Scott Central sophomore Kobie Burton (10) scores a layup over Charleston defender freshman Rico Coleman (43) during the first day of the 75th annual Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Scott Central sophomore Levi Glueck (12) is guarded by Charleston freshman Roylandus Wiley (10) during the first day of the 75th annual Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Charleston sophomore Dentrez Ewing (50) dunks the ball during the first day of the 75th annual Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Charleston senior Blessin Kimble drives the ball past Scott County's defense during the first day of the 75th annual Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Charleston senior Isaiah Gillespie (40) passes the ball during the first day of the 75th annual Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Charleston senior Samuel Bledsoe (14) dribbles down the court during the first day of the 75th annual Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Charleston freshman Almareion Williams (20) dribbles the ball as Scott County freshman Bralyn Porter defends during the first day of the 75th annual Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Players prepare to rebound after a free throw attempt by Charleston's Elmer Davis (24) during the first day of the 75th annual Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Scott Central players huddle around head coach Tim Carlisle during a timeout in the first day of the 75th annual Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)