The Webb City boys basketball team found its rhythm offensively in the third quarter, scoring a whopping 30 points to pull away for a 25-point victory over Neosho on Thursday night at the Cardinal Dome.
The Wildcats led the Cardinals 17-14 after the first quarter, but Webb City (17-8, 5-4 COC) responded with a 19-12 second quarter to take a 33-26 lead at the break. From there, it was all Cardinals.
Webb City had a balanced scoring attack with four players finishing with 10 or more points. Kaden Turner registered a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds while Mekhi Garrard had 16, Cohl Vaden 15 and Nickhai Howard with 12.
The Cardinals dominated the glass, collecting 58 rebounds versus Neosho's 28. Chase Flynn, Landon Austin and Isaiah Green scored 12 points apiece to lead the Wildcats (12-11, 3-5 COC).
Top-seeded Webb City hosts fourth-seeded Carl Junction at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Class 5, District 12 semifinal game. Second-seeded Neosho hosts third-seeded Monett at 7 p.m. Monday in Class 5, District 11.