Missouri high school basketball "Show-Me Showdown" starts today

The Missouri high school basketball state tournaments for Classes 4, 5, and 6, known as the "Show-Me Showdown," begin today. The tournaments are taking place at the Mizzou Arena on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. The schedule for today's games starts at 10 a.m. with a Class 6 boys semifinal. This match features Lafayette from Wildwood against Chaminade College Prep. Other games throughout the day include girls' and boys' semifinals for Classes 6 and 5. On Thursday, the event continues with third-place matches and championship games for Classes 6 and 5. The schedule features several high-stakes games throughout the day. Fans can watch the tournaments live through MSHSAA TV. The stream is available by subscription, allowing viewers to catch all the action of the postseason contests.