Jackson boys' basketball falls in Class 6 semifinals

Monday, March 20, 2023

Gordon Radford ~ Special to the Southeast Missourian

Staley used a smothering defense and a balanced offense to overwhelm Jackson 68-42 Friday, March 17, in a Class 6 semifinal during the Show-Me-Showdown in Springfield.

Jackson's Grant Borgfield loooks around Staley's Jared Lee during a Class 6 boys semifinal basketball game on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. Gordon Radford | Special to the SouthEast Missourian.
Jackson's Kaed Winborne puts up a shot as Staley's Kayden Fish defends during a Class 6 boys semifinal basketball game on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. Gordon Radford | Special to the SouthEast Missourian.
Staley's Cameron Manyawu wins a rebound from Jackson's Clayton Ernst during a Class 6 boys semifinal basketball game on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. Gordon Radford | Special to the SouthEast Missourian.
Jackson's Blayne Harris looks to shoot against Staley during a Class 6 boys semifinal basketball game on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. Gordon Radford | Special to the SouthEast Missourian.
Jackson Coach Kory Thoma shows his frustration during a Class 6 boys semifinal basketball game against Staley on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. Gordon Radford | Special to the SouthEast Missourian.
Jackson's Gavin Holdman fouls Staley's Xavier Wilson during a Class 6 boys semifinal basketball game on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. Gordon Radford | Special to the SouthEast Missourian.
Jackson cheerleader Gracie Seabaugh performs during a Class 6 boys semifinal basketball game against Staley on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. Gordon Radford | Special to the SouthEast Missourian.