Pink and White Tournament Update

Tournament Update – White Division

Marshfield Lady Jays Dominate in Pink and White Tournament Opening Rounds

The Marshfield Lady Jays are making a statement in the Pink and White Tournament at Drury University, securing two impressive victories to advance to the next round. With their strong play on both ends of the court, the #4-seeded Lady Jays have quickly become one of the teams to watch in the tournament.

Marshfield Overpowers Miller in First Round

In their opening-round matchup, the Marshfield Lady Jays drew the Miller Lady Cardinals, who have been a powerhouse in recent years, winning six consecutive district titles and boasting a 147-32 record over the past six seasons. Despite Miller’s strong pedigree, Marshfield controlled the game from the second quarter onward, earning a 52-28 victory.

The Lady Jays held a slim 10-9 lead after the first quarter but stretched it to a more comfortable 25-16 by halftime. They continued to build their lead in the second half, outscoring Miller 27-12 to secure the commanding win.

Key Performers:

• Miller: Helton (11), Nunez (9), Leivan (6), Neely (2)

• Marshfield: Aldridge (17), Ward (16), Greenfield (12), Dolan (4), DeSha (2), Austin (1)

Marshfield Cruises Past Glendale in Round Two

In the second round, Marshfield faced off against the #5-seeded Glendale Lady Falcons. The game started off close, with Marshfield holding a narrow 12-8 lead after the first quarter and a 24-17 advantage at halftime. However, the second half was a completely different story, as the Lady Jays dominated on both ends of the floor.

Outscoring Glendale 29-4 in the second half, Marshfield turned a tight contest into a one-sided affair. The Lady Jays won the second half by a stunning 29-4 margin, including a 17-3 advantage in the third quarter and a 12-1 run in the fourth, as the mercy clock was implemented. The final score was 53-21, a dominant performance by Marshfield.

Key Performers:

• Springfield Glendale: Wade (6), Givens (4), Minor (4), Randall (4), Burri (3)

• Marshfield: Ward (22), Aldridge (15), Cherne (7), Dolan (4), Greenfield (4), Austin (1)

Other White Bracket Results:

First Round:

• (7) Hillcrest 79, Sarcoxie 35

• (2) Nixa 73, Central 17

• (6) West Plains 63, Catholic 31

• (3) El Dorado Springs 82, Lebanon 60

• Willard 57, (8) Carthage 45

• (1) Fair Grove 69, Chadwick 26

• (5) Glendale 54, Parkview 16

Second Round:

• (7) Hillcrest 56, (2) Nixa 55

• (6) West Plains 63, (3) El Dorado Springs 55

• (1) Fair Grove 54, Willard 31

With runaway wins over Miller and Glendale, the Marshfield Lady Jays are shaping up as a serious contender in this year's Pink and White Tournament. As they continue their march toward the semifinals, the team will face tough competition, but with their balanced scoring and stifling defense, Marshfield looks poised to make a deep run in the tournament. Check next week for further updates.

Pink Division Tournament Update: Strafford, Rogersville Advance to Semifinals

The first two rounds of the Pink Division Tournament saw some thrilling matchups, with several top seeds asserting their dominance while a couple of lower-seeded teams made their mark. Here's a recap of all the action:

Strafford Lady Indians Roll to Semifinals

The #2-seeded Strafford Lady Indians started their tournament journey with a solid win over unseeded Thayer in the first round, posting a 56-38 victory. Strafford then faced off against the #7 seed Norwood in the second round, securing another comfortable win, 64-50, to advance to the semifinals.

Logan-Rogersville Dominates in Round Two

#4-seeded Logan-Rogersville also cruised through their first-round matchup, defeating unseeded Bolivar 48-32. In the second round, they took on #5-seeded Republic, emerging victorious with a 61-50 win to book their spot in the semifinals.

Other First-Round Results:

• (7) Norwood 56, Mt. Vernon 30

• (6) Ozark 65, Reeds Spring 36

• (3) Skyline 70, Greenwood 35

• (8) Aurora 47, Buffalo 19

• (1) Kickapoo 71, Clever 32

• (5) Republic 73, Camdenton 52

Other Second-Round Results:

• (3) Skyline 62, (6) Ozark 28

• (1) Kickapoo 49, (8) Aurora 36

The top seeds in the tournament, Kickapoo and Skyline, continued their strong performances, advancing easily past their opponents to join Strafford and Rogersville in the final four.

As the tournament heads into the semifinals, all eyes will be on the matchups between Strafford and Skyline, as well as Rogersville and Kickapoo. Fans can expect an exciting finish as these teams battle for the coveted Pink Division title. Check next week for further updates.