The Wright City girls and boys basketball teams begin the Class 3, District 6 tournaments Monday and Tuesday, respectively, at O'Fallon Christian.The Wright City girls (2-18) received the No. 8 seed …
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The Wright City girls and boys basketball teams begin the Class 3, District 6 tournaments Monday and Tuesday, respectively, at O'Fallon Christian.The Wright City girls (2-18) received the No. 8 seed and take on No. 1 Duchesne (21-4) Monday at 3:30 p.m.The Pioneers are led by junior forward Katie Sportsman, who averages 14.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per outing.Senior forward Savannah Pieper (9.2 points, 6.1 rebounds) and junior forward Natalie Schroeder (8.9 points, 7.8 rebounds) have been consistent threats for Duchesne this season, as well.The Wildcats counter with senior guard Savannah Bridges, who leads the team with 7.8 points and 5.1 rebounds. Class 3, District 6 girls bracket:First Round:Game 1: No. 1 seed Duchesne vs. No. 8 Wright City, Monday, 3:30 p.m.Game 2: No. 4 O'Fallon Christian vs. No. 5 North Tech, Monday, 5 p.m.Game 3: No. 2 Lutheran St. Charles vs. No. 5 Elsberry, Monday, 6:30 p.m.Game 4: No. 3 Winfield vs. No. 6 Orchard Farm, Monday, 8 p.m.Semifinals:Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, Wednesday, 5 p.m.Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.Championship:Saturday, 4 p.m.---------------------------------The Wright City boys earned the No. 7 seed and also face Duchesne in the opening round.The teams clash Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at O'Fallon Christian.Wright City (7-18) is hoping for a fast start, and Head Coach Ken Brown said he believes he has the guards to do so.The trio of seniors Trey Saddler, Ty Curtis and sophomore Devon Holmes make up the bulk of the Wright City offense, and Brown said his team has the talent and athleticism to compete with any team in the district tournament.Class 3, District 6 boys bracket:First RoundGame 1: No. 1 seed North Tech vs. No. 8 Winfield, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.Game 2: No. 4 Lutheran St. Charles vs. No. 5 Elsberry, Tuesday, 5 p.m.Game 3: No. 2 Duchesne vs. No. 7 Wright City, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.Game 4: No. 3 Orchard Farm vs. No. 6 O'Fallon Christian, Tuesday, 8 p.m.Semifinals:Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, Thursday, 5 p.m.Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, Thursday, 6:30 p.m.Championship:Saturday, 6 p.m.Both teams looking for first round upsetsLOOKING TO SCORE — Erin Tomschin drives past a defender in last week's loss to Van-Far. Kory Carpenter photo.
