Class 3 championship basketball - Saxony Lutheran vs. Strafford

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Glenn Landberg

Saxony Lutheran is defeated by Strafford 50-46 during the Class 3 state championship Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri.

Saxony Lutheran's Brianna Mueller drives down the court during the second quarter of the Class 3 state championship against Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Players from Saxony Lutheran and Strafford join for a moment before the Class 3 state championship game Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran's Ashlynn Collier fights against Strafford defense to rebound the ball during the second quarter of the Class 3 state championship Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran's Grace Mirly calls out a play to her teammates during the first quarter of the Class 3 state championship against Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Fans take in the Class 3 state championship game between Saxony Lutheran and Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran players prepare to take the floor before the Class 3 state championship game Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran players prepare to take the floor before the Class 3 state championship game Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Fans take in the Class 3 state championship game between Saxony Lutheran and Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran's Grace Mirly moves past Strafford defense during the first quarter of the Class 3 state championship Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran's Masyn McWilliams looks to pass during the first quarter of the Class 3 state championship against Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran's Laurel Mueller looks to pass around Strafford defense during the second quarter of the Class 3 state championship Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran's Tess Daniel passes around Strafford's Kayley Frank during the second quarter of the Class 3 state championship Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran's Brianna Mueller calls out to her teammates during the second quarter of the Class 3 state championship against Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran's Brianna Mueller shoots for a three point shot during the second quarter of the Class 3 state championship against Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Strafford coach Steve Frank discusses a call with an official during the second quarter of the Class 3 state championship Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Fans take in the Class 3 state championship game between Saxony Lutheran and Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Fans take in the Class 3 state championship game between Saxony Lutheran and Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Fans take in the Class 3 state championship game between Saxony Lutheran and Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Fans take in the Class 3 state championship game between Saxony Lutheran and Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran coach Sam Sides talks with Brianna Mueller during the third quarter of the Class 3 state championship against Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran cheerleaders take in the Class 3 state championship game against Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
The Saxony Lutheran girls basketball bench looks on during a 50-46 loss to Strafford in the MSHSAA Class 3 State Championship on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
The Saxony Lutheran girls basketball bench looks on during a 50-46 loss to Strafford in the MSHSAA Class 3 State Championship on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran's Brianna Mueller slips past Strafford's Hayley Frank for a layup during the fourth quarter of the Class 3 state championship Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran's Ashlynn Collier watches the final moments during the fourth quarter of the Class 3 state championship against Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
The Saxony Lutheran bench erupts in the final moments of the Class 3 state championship Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Fans take in the Class 3 state championship game between Saxony Lutheran and Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Strafford players celebrate after their win over Saxony Lutheran in the Class 3 state championship Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran assistant coach Max Wieser comforts Brianna Mueller after their loss to Strafford in the Class 3 state championship Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran cheerleaders take in the Class 3 state championship game against Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran's Ashlynn Collier watches the award ceremony of the Class 3 state championship against Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran players watch the award ceremony after the Class 3 state championship game against Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Saxony Lutheran players watch the award ceremony after the Class 3 state championship game against Strafford Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)