Red Demons beat Leavenworth to take 7th in TOC, Maize wins TOC

Dodge City, KS(westernkansasnews.com) The Dodge City High School boys team beat Leavenworth 80-69 in the 7th place game of the Tournament of Champions.The Red Demons jumped out to a 10 point lead in the first quarter 22-12 and withstood multiple comeback attempts from the Pioneers.

Dodge City(6-5, 1-0) out rebounded Leavenworth 41-27 and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Those offensive rebounds led to 16 second chance points. The Red Demons also forced the Pioneers(2-9) into 29 turnovers that led to 33 points.

Noah Sowers led the way for Dodge City with 30 points, hitting 7-11 from three point range. Hunter Heath had another double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Reece Williams led the way for Leavenworth with 13 points and 6 rebounds.

Dodge City is back in action Friday night at Great Bend. The girls begin play Thursday at 3 p.m. against Bishop Miege in the Newton Invitational Tournament.

Other Results from TOC:

Championship Game: Maize 60 Heights 49

3rd place: Bishop Miege 76 Hays 48

5th place: Manhattan 50 East 48

Awards:

Most Inspirational Player: Caleb Grill, Maize

All-Tournament Team:

Josh Early, Bishop Miege

Ethan Nunnery, Hays

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Bishop Miege

Carson Marsh, Manhattan

Jaylen Randle, East