Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School Head Coach Jeremy Osborne talks to the team on Saturday before the game against St. John Vianney High School. Tolton beat Vianney 66-44.
From left, Zach Colletta, Eric Krus and Louis Range try to block the ball on Saturday during the game against Tolton Catholic High School. Tolton took home the win at 66-44.
Michael Porter Jr. jumps to dunk the ball on Saturday during the Tolton Catholic High School basketball game against Vianney High School. Porter Jr. scored 22 points, made nine rebounds and three assists and took home the title of MVP of the game.
Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School Head Coach Jeremy Osborne talks to the team on Saturday before the game against St. John Vianney High School. Tolton beat Vianney 66-44.
From left, Zach Colletta, Eric Krus and Louis Range try to block the ball on Saturday during the game against Tolton Catholic High School. Tolton took home the win at 66-44.
Michael Porter Jr. jumps to dunk the ball on Saturday during the Tolton Catholic High School basketball game against Vianney High School. Porter Jr. scored 22 points, made nine rebounds and three assists and took home the title of MVP of the game.
COLUMBIA — In high school basketball, news spreads fast. Texts go back and forth. Calls are made. Tweets are sent.
Days before what looked to be an anticipated matchup between Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School’s Michael Porter Jr. and St. John Vianney High School’s Carte’Are Gordon, Porter already knew Gordon, the 6-foot-8 sophomore, was planning on transferring and would not touch the floor at Mizzou Arena on Saturday.
Will, a senior studying print and digital news, covers Missouri men's basketball for the Missourian. He also covered Missouri wrestling and high school sports, and he's worked for the Colorado Springs Gazette and Ad Age.
Twitter: @willyfrederick
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