Hounds finish tourney on high note

SAVANNAH, Mo. — The Maryville boys’ basketball team ended its showing at the Savannah Invitational Basketball Tournament with a 57-43 victory over Platte County on Friday.

Led by junior guard John Zimmerman with 16 points, including shooting 12-for-12 at the free throw line, the Spoofhounds took care of Platte County to earn fifth place in the tournament.

Junior forward Jackson Golightly added 15 points for the Hounds and senior Trystan Lyle chipped in with 14.

A 14-4 spread in the second quarter helped Maryville take a 29-14 lead at halftime before icing the game away in the second half.

Grant Carver was the only Platte County player to reach double digits.

The Spoofhounds (2-1) will travel to Iowa to take on Clarinda with tip-off set for 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday night.