Tolton secured a 79-72 victory thanks to 38 points from Exavier Wilson.
Down 67-64 with time running out in overtime in Columbia, Sikeston junior guard PJ Farmer accepted a dribble handoff and rose up from the right elbow, swishing a game-tying 3-pointer with 11.7 seconds remaining.
Tolton’s ensuing shot attempt was blocked, forcing a double overtime.
Tolton guard Exavier Wilson attempts a layup against Sikeston on Thursday at Tolton in Columbia. Wilson scored a game-high 38 points in the Trailblazers’ 79-72 victory.
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Tolton Catholic guard Aaron Rowe defends Sikeston’s PJ Farmer on Thursday at Father Tolton Catholic High School in Columbia. Tolton went on to win 79-72 in double overtime on their Senior Night.
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Tolton Catholic guard Cooper Priesmeyer holds a commemorative basketball next to teammate Aaron Rowe on Thursday at Father Tolton Catholic High School in Columbia. The basketballs were gifted to the Tolton seniors as part of their senior night.
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