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Class 4 Show-Me Showdown - Semifinals

Kearney (26-3) vs. Republic (20-8)

8:20 p.m., Friday, March 12

Mizzou Arena, Columbia

Bulldogs meet Republic in semifinals

Kearney boys basketball will make its second straight appearance at the Class 4 Show-Me Showdown this weekend in Columbia.

WARRENSUBURG — As the final seconds ticked off the clock, the mass of Bulldog faithful began to rise to their feet to give their team a standing ovation.

Down on the court in the middle of the University of Central Missouri Multipurpose Building, it was a much different scene. There was no jubilation. There were a few hugs, a few high fives but not much else.

A year ago, the Bulldogs came up one win short of a state championship.

WARRENSBURG — When Gary Belcher walked into his locker room, he was shocked to see words already scribbled on the chalkboard.

ST. JOSEPH — Tyler Funk threw both of his arms up and gave the crowd a double fist pump.

At that moment, the Bulldogs and their fans could feel it. They had seized all the momentum, and they weren’t about to give it back.

Former Bulldog standout plays final collegiate game

This isn’t the way David Nurse wanted it to end.

Colin Pierce made his decision.

The third annual Barrett Wepler Basketball Classic is scheduled for March 19-21 at Liberty Junior High School. The tournament honors and celebrates the memory of Wepler, a former Liberty High School basketball player.

It’s official. The Bulldogs are heading back to state.

For the second year in a row, the Kearney boys basketball team will make an appearance in the Class 4 Show-Me Showdown. The Bulldogs will be one of the teams playing at the state final four tournament next weekend in Columbia.