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Kickapoo's Jared Ridder named Gatorade Player of the Year
The Gatorade Company announced Jared Ridder of Kickapoo High School as its 2016-17 Gatorade Missouri Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

Mercer County wins first Sweet 16 state title
U of L-bound Seygan Robins named MVP after posting 19 points, seven assists

Franklin County survives after 3 overtimes
Flyers beat Russell County, tying longest game in Girls Sweet 16 history

Springfield high school hoops MVPs squared off only once — in a pick-up game
Two of the top basketball players from Springfield share MVP honors.