Boys basketball: Class 1, District 1 championship

Thursday, February 23, 2017

by David Jenkins

Scott County Central defeated Risco 54-52 in the championship game of the Class 1, District 1 Tournament Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.

Scott County Central players celebrate after defeating Risco 54-52 in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Risco's Nathan Burnett has his shot blocked by Scott County Central's Tony Davis in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Risco's Tony Greene Jr. waits for an open teammate against Scott County Central in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Risco's Nathan Burnett looks to get around Scott County Central's Tyus Banks in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.

Risco's Drew Fortner tries to move around Scott County Central's Tony Davis in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Risco's Nathan Burnett celebrates after making a 3-pointer against Scott County Central in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Scott County Central's Deven Blackmon directs traffic against Risco in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Scott County Central's Tyus Banks drives to the basket against Risco's Nathan Burnett in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Scott County Central's Tyus Banks drives to the basket against Risco in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Scott County Central's Deven Blackmon drives around Risco's Garrett Young in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Scott County Central's Deantrell Beard drives to the basket against Risco in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Scott County Central's Deven Blackmon drives past Risco's Nathan Burnett in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Scott County Central players celebrate after defeating Risco 54-52 in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Scott County Central players react as time expires in their 54-52 win over Risco in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Scott County Central players celebrate after defeating Risco 54-52 in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Scott County Central's Tyus Banks celebrates after the Braves defeated Risco 54-52 in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Scott County Central coach Matt Cline watches his players celebrate after defeating Risco 54-52 in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.
Scott County Central players celebrate with the district title plaque after defeating Risco 54-52 in the Class 1, District 1 championship game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Gideon, Mo.