The middle quarters proved key as the Webb City boys basketball team earned an 80-69 win over Willard on Tuesday night in Central Ozark Conference action.
The Cardinals trailed 20-14 after the opening frame, but the visitors outscored the Tigers 22-12 in the second quarter and 23-12 in the third period to pull away.
Webb City held a 17-point lead with 7:47 remaining.
Dante Washington scored 26 points to lead Webb City. The junior guard made 9-of-15 field goal attempts.
Cohl Vaden scored 13 points for the Cardinals, while Dupree Jackson and Trey Roets contributed 10 points apiece to give Webb City four players in double figures.
Landon Johnson added nine points for the Cardinals, while Kaden Turner had seven. Roets had eight rebounds and three assists, while Vaden had three steals.
The Cardinals improved to 14-5 overall and 2-1 in conference games.