Jeriah Horne of Barstow gets ready to make a move to the basket in the third quarter
The Barstow Knights, out of Kansas City, jumped out to a 21-4 lead after the first quarter against the Strafford Indians and were never threatened the rest of the way, claiming the Class 3 boys title Saturday evening at Mizzou Arena by the final 61-46.
The Knights were led by their three leading scorers, Jeriah Horne (19), Shea Rush (17) and Jacob Gilyard (16). Â The Knights started by shooting 50% in the first quarter including 4 of 7 from three point range. Â The Indians had no answer for Barstow’s two big guys Horne (6’7) and Rush (6’6). Â As the game wore on, 5’7 sophomore Gilyard heated up.
The Knights finished the game even better, shooting 55%. Â Strafford shot 38% and outrebounded Barstow 29-26, and held their own in the turnover battle losing 15-14.
Grant Boswell led Strafford with 14, Brady Collier had 12 and Dallas Hester finished with 10.
Barstow caps their season with a 29-2 record. Â Strafford closes out the season 29-4.
After falling short in last year’s finals, the Knights were ready and more relaxed this year.
Missourinet one on one with Jeriah Horne
