NMCC wins 2023 Class 3 State Championship

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Photos from New Madrid County Central's 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Nothern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri.

NMCC's BJ Williamson (5) and Aj Ruff (20) celebrate following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Nothern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's Jadis Jones (10) works in the post during a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Nothern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's BJ Williamson (5) goes for a layup during a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's Jadis Jones (10) drives to the bucket during a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's AJ Ruff (20) directs traffic during a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC stands for a photo following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC assistant coach Dontre Jenkins gives Jadis Jones (10) a hug following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's Jadis Jones (10) can't be stop on his way to the bucket during a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's BJ Williamson (5) shoots during a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
A bloody nose couldn't stop NMCC's Kayden Minner (24) from being on the floor in a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's cheerleader take the court during a timeout at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's Julian Courtois (12) dribbles during a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's BJ Williamson (5) dives to the floor for a steal during a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC head coach Lennis McFerren and assistant coach Dontre Jenkins share a laugh following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's Brayden Newsom (32) holds the trophy high following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC cheerleaders present the trophy following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's BJ Williamson (5) greets friends and family following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's Jadis Jones (10) sprints to the basket during a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's head coach Lennis McFerren is presented with his 10th state championship medal following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's Jadis Jones (10) drives during a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's Jadis Jones (10) and Kayden Minner (24) celebrate with the Eagles' cheerleaders and fans following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's student section prepares for the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's Brayden Newsom (32) is introduced before a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
The NMCC Eagles warm up before the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's Cheerleaders perform during a timeout at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's BJ Williamson (5) goes up for a layup during a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC starters watch the jumbotron before a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's fans celebrate towards the end of a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's Jadis Jones (10) dribbles during a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC and Lutheran North meet at midcourt for pregame prayer before the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's BJ Williamson (5) put up a shot during warmups before the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's AJ Ruff (20) put up a shot during warmups before the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
A NMCC cheerleader performs during a timeout at the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's BJ Williamson (5) eyes light up during a fastbreak at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC's loudest group of fans celebrate after a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC cheerleaders present the trophy following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC is presented with its first-place medals following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC is presented with its first-place medals following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC is presented with its first-place medals following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
NMCC is presented with its first-place medals following a 56-46 win over Lutheran North in the Class 3 State Championship at the 2023 Show-Me Showdown on Saturday, March 11 at the Great Northern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)