2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Oak Ridge vs. Jackson

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com / Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com

Jackson's stout defense played the biggest role in securing a semifinal berth in a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37.

Jackson's Gavin Holdman slams the ball home during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Jackson's Gavin Holdman stares onward during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Jackson's Braedon Thoma drives during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Jackson's Judd Thoma (left) lays a floater during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Jackson's Keegan Stutzman (center) defends Oak Ridge's Brock Hobeck during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Jackson's Gavin Holdman rises for a slam during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Jackson's Judd Thoma drives up the floor during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Jackson's Braedon Thoma drives past a defender during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Oak Ridge's Brock Hobeck receives the inbound pass during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Jackson's Braedon Thoma (left) and Judd Thoma (right) converse during a break in play during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Jackson's Gavin Holdman (center) reaches to snip the net during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Jackson's Braedon Thoma (left-center) reaches to pass the ball during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Jackson's Kole Deck (left) fires a 3-pointer during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Oak Ridge's Ty Wilson drives up the court during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Oak Ridge's Konnor Hobeck looks onward during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Oak Ridge's Kaden Borgfield (left) battles for position against Jackson's Braden Thompson (right) during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Oak Ridge's Kaden Borgfield (left) meets teammate Brock Hobeck (right) between plays during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Jackson's Kole Deck smiles after a play during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
Oak Ridge's Ty Wilson jogs away after handing off the ball during a December 27, 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament quarterfinal game between the Jackson Indians and the Oak Ridge Bluejays at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson defeated Oak Ridge, 62-37. (Cole Lee ~ clee@semoball.com)
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