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IN PICTURES: Southview boys defeat Springfield

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Southview's Ben Casanova (34) exits the game late in the fourth quarter.

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Southview head coach Bruce Smith motions to his players as Springfield's Ricky Lightner (21) looks to pass in the second quarter.

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Springfield's Mason Durden (5) puts up a three point field goal in the first quarter.

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Southview's Jeremiah Roberts puts up two points in the first quarter.

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Southview Ben Casanova (34) pushes past a wall of Springfield defenders on his way to the net in the first quarter.

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Springfield's John Key (23) puts up two points in the first quarter.

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Springfield's Ricky Lightner (21) is blocked on his way to the net by Southview's Jeremiah Roberts.

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Springfield's Demajeo Wiggins (1) goes up for two points.

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Southview's Ben Casanova (34) drives the lane against Springfield's Springfield's Demajeo Wiggins (1) in the first quarter.

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Southview's Ben Casanova (34) and Springfield's Demajeo Wiggins (1) go head to head for the ball.

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Southview's starters bring it in before the start of the game.

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Southview's Leon Eggleston (22) is fouled on his way to the net.

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Springfield's Demajeo Wiggins (1) and Ricky Lightner (21) trap Southview's Willie Bankston (20) in the full court press.

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Southview's Grant Wooddall (5) drives to the net in the third quarter.

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Southview's Leon Eggleston (22) is blocked on his way to the basket in the third quarter.

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Southview's Leon Eggleston (22) battles with Springfield's Robert Boykin (13) for a rebound.

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Southview's Willie Bankston (20) sets up for a three-ball.

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Springfield head coach Stan Joplin has a word with his players.

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Southview's Ben Casanova (34) pulls down a defensive rebound in the second quarter.

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Southview's Ben Casanova reacts after sinking a basket and drawing a foul in the fourth quarter.

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