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High School Basketball: Lendel Thomas Classic Begins, Other Tournaments Continue

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM

By Scott McCaulley X @smcckc

Branson playing against Willow Springs in Blue and Gold Opening Game (Photo by Scott McCaulley)

The annual tournament remembering a past Harrison Basketball Coach gets underway today.

The Annual Lendel Thomas Classic takes place today through Wednesday at Harrison High School's Goblin Arena. Eight Boys and Girls Teams take part in the tournament. The Branson Girls and defending Boys Champion Carthage cross the state line to join other schools from Arkansas in the event. 

Eight games are on today's schedule including four heard on MOARK Sports:
Branson vs. Viola Girls 11:00 (MOARK)
Carthage vs. Marshall Boys 12:20 (MOARK)
Bergman vs. Marshall Girls 1:40
Earle vs. Vilonia Boys 3:00
Jasper vs. Earle Girls 4:20
Bergman vs. Van Buren Boys 5:40
Harrison vs. Cutter Morning Star Girls 7:00 (MOARK and 94.9 KHOZ)
Harrison vs. Mena Boys 8:20 (MOARK and 94.9 KHOZ)

In other tournament action, the Branson Pirates play in the semi-finals of the Blue and Gold Tournament this afternoon at 4:00 against Nixa. The Pirates have advanced to the semi-finals for the third year in a row, punching a ticket to this year's semi-final by rallying from 18 points down in the second half on Saturday to get by Bolivar 72-68. The game from Great Southern Bank Arena at Missouri State University can be heard on MOARK Sports. 

Also in action today will be the Reeds Spring Lady Wolves, playing in a consolation semi-final at the Pink and White Lady Classic against Miller this afternoon at 3:30 at Drury University. 

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