Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Classic, final: De Smet 61, Marquette 50
De Smet junior Braden Butler (11) celebrates after a 3-pointer during the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2024 at Maryville University in Town and Country. Paul Halfacre, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Marquette junior Alex Komorech (52) drives to the basket during the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2024 at Maryville University in Town and Country. Paul Halfacre, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
De Smet senior Owen Duff (10) pulls the ball back during the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2024 at Maryville University in Town and Country. Paul Halfacre, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
De Smet junior Jordan Boyd (4) goes up for a layup during the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2024 at Maryville University in Town and Country. Paul Halfacre, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Marquette junior Brody Owen (10) takes a jump shot during the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2024 at Maryville University in Town and Country. Paul Halfacre, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Marquette junior Alex Komorech (52) looks to pass the ball during the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2024 at Maryville University in Town and Country. Paul Halfacre, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Marquette senior Mekel Newsome (22) goes up for a layup during the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2024 at Maryville University in Town and Country. Paul Halfacre, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Marquette junior Brody Owen (10) takes a jump shot during the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2024 at Maryville University in Town and Country. Paul Halfacre, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
De Smet junior Jordan Boyd (4) takes a jump shot during the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2024 at Maryville University in Town and Country. Paul Halfacre, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
De Smet celebrates after the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2024 at Maryville University in Town and Country. Paul Halfacre, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
De Smet junior Ian Thomas (23) drives to the basket during the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2024 at Maryville University in Town and Country. Paul Halfacre, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
De Smet senior Riley Massey (5) drives past a defender during the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2024 at Maryville University in Town and Country. Paul Halfacre, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Paul Halfacre
Sports Reporter
"That's something we like to take pride in, our defense in general," Riley Massey said.