The Joplin Globe
By Laurie Sisk

McAuley (16-10) defeated Thomas Jefferson (3-22) 71-38 to claim their slice of the conference pie.
The Warriors jumped out to a 19-12 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 36-23 at halftime.
McAuley put up 20 points in the third quarter, while giving up just 10 to take a 56-33 lead into the final frame. McAuley outscored the Cavaliers 15-5 in the final period to claim the win.
Bradley Wagner led the Waarriors with 23 points. Rocco Bazzano-Joseph added 17 and Michael Parrigon had 16.
Jack Twiss led TJ with 16 points and Kohl Thurman chipped in nine.