SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL 63, CARTHAGE 55

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Carthage fell to 3-2 on the season after a non-conference setback to district opponent Springfield Central.

Central led 12-9 at the end of the first quarter and 30-22 at halftime. 

The Tigers trailed 47-36 at the end of the third quarter. Carthage outscored Central 19-16 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough. 

Four Tigers scored in double figures. Justin Ray led Carthage with 15 points, while Max Templeman had 12, Clay Kinder added 11 and Britt Coy contributed 10. 

Bryce Walker scored 20 and Sterling Vinson added 18 for the Bulldogs. 

Carthage takes on Parkview at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the 4-States Challenge at Webb City.

Central JV 59, Carthage JV 43
Carthage 9th 36, Central 9th 34