Chillicothe High School basketball Hornets sophomore Alijah Hibner starts to attempt a short-range, second-half shot as defender Kason Mauzey leaps high to try to prevent it and Hibner’s classmate James Mathew, left, waits to see what the attempt brings during Tuesday night’s Class 4 District 16 tournament semifinal game at St. Joseph’s Benton High School. Benton established a big early lead and, although CHS stayed into contention through the first half, eventually earned a 60-36 triumph. That ended CHS’ excellent season with an 18-9 record. (PAUL STURM/C-T PHOTO)
BY PAUL STURM, C-T SPORTS EDITOR ST. JOSEPH — Entering Tuesday’s Class 4 District 16 basketball tournament game against the host St. Joseph: Benton Cardinals,…
