Stanberry blitzes South Nodaway

STANBERRY, Mo. — The Stanberry boys basketball team, ranked No. 2 in the state in Class 1, posted 30 points in the first quarter en route to a 77-37 win over South Nodaway in the opening round of the Stanberry Invitational Tournament Monday night.

After one quarter of play, the Bulldogs had the Longhorns doubled up, 30-15, and never looked back, pushing out to a 48-23 lead at halftime and a 73-30 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Four Bulldogs scored in double figures, led by Alex McQuinn’s 19 points. Sophomore guard Tristan Freemyer led South Nodaway with 10 points, including a pair of three-pointers.

South Nodaway (4-10) plays the winner of North Andrew and Albany at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the consolation semifinals.