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

Tuesday, April 29:
4:45p, MLB: St. Louis @ Cincinnati*
Wednesday, April 30:
4:00p, Base: Farmington @ Valle Catholic
4:45p, MLB: St. Louis @ Cincinnati*
8:00p, NHL, Rnd 1 Game 5: St. Louis @ Winnipeg
Thursday, May 1:
10:45a, MLB: St. Louis @ Cincinnati*
4:00p, Base: Ste. Genevieve @ Valle Catholic
Friday, May 2:
4:00p, Base: Festus @ Farmington
6:20p, MLB: New York (N) @ St. Louis*
TBD, NHL, Rnd 1 Game 6: Winnipeg @ St. Louis
Saturday, May 3:
12:20p, MLB: New York (N) @ St. Louis*
Sunday, May 4:
12:20p, MLB: New York (N) @ St. Louis*
TBD, NHL, Rnd 1 Game 7: St. Louis @ Winnipeg
Monday, May 5:
5:50p, MLB: Pittsburgh @ St. Louis*
TBD, Base: MAAA Conference Tournament
Tuesday, May 6:
5:50p, MLB: Pittsburgh @ St. Louis*
TBD, Base: MAAA Conference Tournament
Wednesday, May 7:
11:20a, MLB: Pittsburgh @ St. Louis*
TBD, Base: MAAA Conference Tournament
Thursday, May 8:
TBD, Base: MAAA Conference Tournament
Friday, May 9:
4:50p, MLB: St. Louis @ Washington*
TBD, Base: MAAA Conference Tournament
Saturday, May 10:
2:10p, MLB: St. Louis @ Washington*
TBD, Base: MAAA Conference Tournament
Sunday, May 11:
11:40a, MLB: St. Louis @ Washington*
Monday, May 12:
4:50p, MLB: St. Louis @ Philadelphia*
Tuesday, May 13:
4:50p, MLB: St. Louis @ Philadelphia*
Wednesday, May 14:
11:10a, MLB: St. Louis @ Philadelphia*
Friday, May 16:
5:45p, MLB: St. Louis @ Kansas City*
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