Class 4 Quarterfinals: Sikeston v. Gateway Tech

Monday, March 11, 2013

By Chris Pobst

The Sikeston Bulldogs basketball team defeated Gateway Tech 62-52 Saturday during the Class 4 Quarterfinals at the Farmington Civic Center. Sikeston advanced to the MSHSAA state Show-Me Showdown semifinals.

Sikeston's J.T. Jones is "flying to state" after defeating Gateway Tech Saturday during the Class 4 Quarterfinal at the Farmington Civic Center. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
Sikeston's Jairius Ray (4) takes a shot against Gateway Tech Saturday during the Class 4 Quarterfinal at the Farmington Civic Center. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
Sikeston's J.T. Jones (32) puts up a shot against Gateway Tech Saturday during the Class 4 Quarterfinal at the Farmington Civic Center. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
The Sikeston Bums try to distract Gateway's Andrenos Powell (23) while he's shooting a free throw Saturday during the Class 4 Quarterfinal at the Farmington Civic Center. (Photo by Chris Pobst)

Sikeston's Vashawn Ruffin (24) goes up for a layup against Gateway Tech Saturday during the Class 4 Quarterfinal at the Farmington Civic Center. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
The Sikeston bench erupts after a made 3-pointer against Gateway Tech Saturday during the Class 4 Quarterfinal at the Farmington Civic Center. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
Sikeston's Zach Jackson (left) attempts to take the ball away from Gateway Tech's Justin Jackson (2) Saturday during the Class 4 Quarterfinal at the Farmington Civic Center. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
Sikeston's J.T. Jones is surrounded by Gateway Tech defenders Saturday during the Class 4 Quarterfinal at the Farmington Civic Center. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
Sikeston's Kyland Gross (12) looks to pass while being defended by Gateway Tech's Jason Johnson Saturday during the Class 4 Quarterfinal at the Farmington Civic Center. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
Sikeston's J.T. Jones (32) and Vashawn Ruffin (24 react during the final seconds of the Bulldogs' Quarterfinal win over Gateway Tech Saturday during the Class 4 Quarterfinal at the Farmington Civic Center. (Photo by Chris Pobst)
Sikeston teammates surround Markeith Bratcher during the final seconds of their win against Gateway Tech Saturday during the Class 4 Quarterfinal at the Farmington Civic Center. (Photo by Chris Pobst)