Class 5 District 1 boys basketball semifinals

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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. (Fred Lynch)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)