Martinez pulled down eight of his game-high nine rebounds in the second half. Five of them came in the fourth quarter, as Lutheran West used a nine-point run to take control and break a 50-all score.

Lutheran North ... the more innovative high school coaches in the area. A 2006 Kirkwood High grad, he recorded successful coaching stays at University City, Hazelwood West, CBC, and two stints ...

Jones finished with a game-high 20 points and six rebounds. Barber had 15 points and seven assists while Mehki Ansberry added 11. But Lutheran West battled back into it, making it 57-55 with 1:33 ...