DeSoto boys overwhelm Justin Northwest in regional quarterfinal

Why DeSoto won: The Eagles were too much in Tuesday’s Class 6A regional quarterfinal. DeSoto never allowed Northwest an offensive rhythm while the Eagles hit 10 3-pointers, five by Jordan Berry.

Key players: DeSoto’s Chase Winchester led all scorers with 18. Berry came off the bench to add 17. Tavian Ezell led Northwest with seven points.

Key stat: DeSoto didn’t allow Northwest to score until 2:15 remained in the first quarter, and held the Texans to four points in the opening period.

Records: DeSoto 32-2; Justin Northwest 23-12

This story was originally published March 1, 2016 at 9:15 PM with the headline "DeSoto boys overwhelm Justin Northwest in regional quarterfinal."