Caden Merrill's Overtime Heroics Lead Bulldogs to Victory Against Steelville, 67-65

(Leadwood, MO) Caden Merrill finishes a rebound-put-back as West County tops Steelville in overtime, 67-65. The Bulldogs hand the Cardinals their first loss of the season.

With under 30 seconds to play in the extra frame, Steelville would imbound on the offensive floor after a timeout was called, trailng West County 65-62. Conner Diaz tied the game with a triple leaving just under 10 seconds left in a tie game, and West County had final posession.

Levi Hale led West County shooters with 18 points. Chasten Horton adds a double-double, 15 points, 11 rebounds. Ty Harlow and Caden Merrill contributed 12 each. Merrill had 7 rebounds as well. After the thrilling win, Bulldogs Head Coach Chris Labruyere on Merrill's performance.

Labruyere on the overall play from his team in the contest.

West County is 5-2 on the season and play in the 64th Annual Rotary Shootout at the Bob Sechrest Fieldhouse at Mineral Area College against Potosi. Tip time is set for 9:00am.

Steelville had a game high 26 points from Landon Mabe and 12 points from Johnny Brice. They fall to 6-1 on the year and are idle until the 67th Bob Sechrest Jr. Central Christmas Tournament as the 4-seed. The Cardinals will battle Jefferson.

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Other Action on the Hardwood:

GBB:

Lady Mustang Classic, 5th Place Game

Farmington 38, Webb City 35

St. Vincent 59, North County 35


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Broadcast Schedule

Saturday, November 23:
6:00p, NHL: St. Louis @ NY Islanders*
6:30p, MBB: Wabash Valley @ Mineral Area
Sunday, November 24:
11:00a, NFL, Week 12: Kansas City @ Carolina
Monday, November 25:
4:30p, BBB, AV Tourn Qtrs: 1-South Iron vs 8-Bis
5:30p, NHL: St. Louis @ NY Rangers*
6:30p, BBB, AV Tourn Qtrs: 2-WC vs 7-Clearwater
8:00p, BBB, AV Tourn Qtrs: 3-Fred vs 6-Ellington
Tuesday, November 26:
4:30p, BBB, AV Tourn Qtrs: 4-AV vs 5-Lesterville
6:30p, GBB: Bismarck @ Arcadia Valley
Wednesday, November 27:
12:30p, WBB: Southwestern IL @ Mineral Area
5:30p, NHL: St. Louis @ New Jersey*
6:00p, BBB, AV Tournament Semifinal: TBD vs TBD^
8:00p, BBB, AV Tournament Semifinal: TBD vs TBD^
Thursday, November 28:
6:30p, BBB, AV Tournament 3rd Place Game^
8:00p, BBB, AV Tournament Championship Game^
Friday, November 29:
1:00p, NFL, Week 13: Kansas City @ Las Vegas
Saturday, November 30:
5:30p, NHL: Philadelphia @ St. Louis*
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