The Jim Toupal court in Scott Gym on the Trinidad State College Campus once again saw high school basketball action after a two year pandemic hiatus with the 85th TSC Invitational Tourney held Wednesday December 1st through Saturday December 4th.
The tourney was held without fans in the stands, however, the teams supported each other with a cheering squad. During the two championship games the gym was alive with cheers from the non playing teams that were still in the stands supporting their teams on the court.
Both championship games were exactly that, with the scores staying close and ending with only a three point deficit in the girl’s game between Kim and Hoehne. In the boys game it was La Junta taking the led and Springer battling back to take the lead and the win in the fourth quarter with a 64-56 score.
Girl’s Championship Game
Kim 33
Ashton Elliot 10 8 of 12 free throws
Faith Vernier 8 1 for 1 free throws
Free Throws 12 of 20 attempts
Hoehne 30
Navaho Martinez 7 3 of 6 free throws
Alessa Cantoria 5
Kaylah Crosson 5 1 of 2 free throws
Free Throws 9 of 19 attempts
Boy’s Championship Game
Springer 64
Wade Burton 17 3 3-pointers
Elijah Garcia 13 5 of 6 free throws
Jeremiah Apodaca 12 2 of 5 free throws
Xavier Armijo 11 2 of 2 free throws
Free throws 9 of 15 attempts
La Junta 59
Trent Johnston 26 2 of 2 free throws
Anthony Torrez 13 2 of 4 free throws
Donovan Romero 9
Free Throws 8 of 12 attempts
TSC Tourney 1st Place Kim Lady Mustangs Coaches Adam Lucero, Cassidy Lucero, Emma Amato, Alexis Winford, Ava Warner, Ashton Elliot, Emmalee Buhrle, Raven Odum, Faith Vernier and Coach Justin WinfordTSC Tourney 2nd Place Back Row Micheli Walton, Jessica Sakariason, Janae Ramos, Trinity Martin, Janelle Ramos, Kaylah Crosson, Alessa Cantoria Front Row Laura Borrego, Carli Valdez, Neveah Martinez, Phoenix San Roman, Ellegra GutierrezTSC Tourney All Tourney Team Kim Lady Mustangs Ashton Elliot, Faith Vernier, Emmalee Buhrle – Hoehne Lady Farmers Navaho Martinez and Carli ValdezThe tip off between Emmalee Buhrle and Carli Valdez was close as was the whole girl’s championship game of the TSC Tourney Saturday eveningIts another struggle for the ball as Ashton Elliot and Michali Walton battle it out during the TSC Tourney championship game Saturday eveningAlessa Cantoria goes for the shot as Alexis Winford goes for the block during the TSC Tourney championship game in Scott Gym Saturday eveningMichael Walton and Ava Warner reach for the rebound Saturday evening during the championship game at the TSC Tourney in Scott GymAshton Elliot works it inside as Lady Farmers Navaho Martinez and Phoenix San Roman team up for the steal during the championship game at the TSC Tourney in Scott Gym Saturday evening.TSC Tourney 1st Place Springer Red Devils Coach Isaiah DeHerrera, Wade Burton, Coach Johnny Garcia, Chris Arellano, Elijah Garcia, Jeremiah Apodaca, Devin Tafoya, Xavier Armijo and Coach Johnny ChavezTSC Tourney 2nd Place La Junta Tigers Manager ?, Trent Johnston, J. Rivas-Gallegos, A. Furtado, Trevor Johnston, A. Torres, DJ Brown, Donovan Romero, L. Casterion, J. Grimsley, Manager ?Springer Head Coach Johnny Chavez receives the Coach of the Year award at the TSC Tourney Saturday night in Scott GymAll Tourney Team Springer Red Devils Jeremiah Apodaca, Wade Burton, Elijah Garcia, La Junta Tigers Trent Johnston and Donovan RomeroTrent Johnston a head taller than Wade Burton easily controls the jump ball at the beginning of the boy’s championship game Saturday night at the TSC TourneyJeremiah Apodaca and J. Grimsley struggle over the ball during the boy’s TSC Tourney championship game in Scott Gym Saturday night.Trent Johnston goes for the shot as Elijah Garcia goes for the block Saturday night in the boy’s TSC Tourney championship gameJeremiah Apodaca tries to pass but is hindered by J Grimsley as he reaches in during the boys championship game at the TSC tourney Saturday night.TSC Tourney 2nd Place La Junta Lady Tigers back Row; Jordan Phillips, Whitney Denahy, Saei Schrock, Sierra Reisch, Shealie Schmidt, Alieeh Frazier, Mackenzie Pounds, Front Row; Amilee Jimenez, Kinsley Mayo, Heaven Martinez, Lexi Nunez-Rebel Angelina Sanchez, Breton LuceroTSC Tourney All Tourney Team Springer Lady Red Devil Kirsten Gurule La Junta Lady Tigers Heaven Martinez and Sierra ReischBreanna Duran on the floor making the pass as Alieeh Frazier tried to get a hand on the ball Saturday evening during the TSC TourneyBreanna Duran drives the lane as Whitney Denahy tries the block Saturday evening in Scott gym during the TSC TourneyBreanna Duran and Whitney Denahy struggle for the ball resulting in a tie ball during the TSC Tourney Saturday evening in Scott Gym.Kirsten Gurule drives the lane and gets tripped up by Sierra Reisch and Lexi Nunez-Rebel as she goes in for the shot during the TSC Tourney Saturday evening.Third place Winners Raton Tigers Managers Gabby Sanchez, Zeb Medina, Chance Kamp, Head Coach Ted Kamp, Brayden Topping, Chase Kamp, Noah Weese, Christian Kamp, Anderson Weese, Lalo Tafoya, WD Hyer, Jesse Kelley William Berry, Manager Isaiah Garcia, Cayden WaltonNamed to the TSC All Tourney Team are Clay Mitchell, Anderson Weese and Will Berry.Eli Crossen goes for the shot as Noah Weese works for the block during the TSC Tourney in Scott Gym Saturday eveningWill Berry goes in for the block as Jace Rogers goes for the lay-up Saturday evening in Scott Gym at the TSC TourneyChase Kamp drives toward the lane as Nick Yates reaches in for the ball Saturday evening in Scott Gym at the TSC Tourney
