COLUMBIA — A Chance Johnson attempt from half court at the buzzer hit the front rim, as Camdenton beat Smith-Cotton 46-43 in the first round of the Class 5, District 9 tournament on Monday at Hickman High School.
The shot came after Camdenton’s Ryan Elliott stole the inbounds pass on the Tigers’ previous possession, preventing Smith-Cotton from getting a shot off. Elliott then missed a free throw with 1.8 seconds left, giving Smith-Cotton one last shot.
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