Bulldog Classic: Caruthersville vs. South Pemiscot, championship

Caruthersville boy's basketball coach Lamont Bell watches his team compete against South Pemiscot during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

South Pemiscot senior Zach Southern rises to grab a rebound against Caruthersville during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

South Pemiscot senior Tawonn Amerson puts up a shot against Caruthersville during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Caruthersville senior Zhamius Smith (23) and South Pemiscot junior Matt Moore battle for a loose ball during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Caruthersville junior Danny Ricks Jr. makes a pass against the defense of South Pemiscot junior Matt Moore during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

The ball sinks through the net following a shot during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School between Caruthersville and South Pemiscot. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

South Pemiscot boy's basketball coach Jordan McGowan speaks to his team during a timeout against Caruthersville during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

South Pemiscot boy's basketball coach Jordan McGowan motions to his team against Caruthersville during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Caruthersville junior Lawrence Epkins looks to drive against the defense of South Pemiscot senior Tawonn Amerson during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Caruthersville junior Lawrence Epkins puts up a shot over the defense of South Pemiscot junior Logan Welch during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Caruthersville junior Ty'Lan Golliday looks to pass against the defense of South Pemiscot senior Mark Jones during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Caruthersville sophomore Abeyon Motton puts up a shot over a pair of South Pemiscot defenders during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Caruthersville junior Ty'Lan Golliday puts up a shot against South Pemiscot during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

South Pemiscot junior Matt Moore puts up a shot against Caruthersville during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Caruthersville senior Zhamius Smith (left) and South Pemiscot junior Matt Moore battle for a loose ball during the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

The Caruthersville boy's basketball team celebrates on Friday after beating South Pemiscot in the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

The Caruthersville boy's basketball team poses on Friday after beating South Pemiscot in the championship game of the Bulldog Classic at Gideon High School. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)