The Mid-Buchanan boys’ basketball team lost the Class 2 state championship game Saturday inside Mizzou Arena to Scott County Central 53-48.

It was the first state title game appearance for the Dragons as they end their season 30-2.

Mid-Buchanan struggled early and trailed by as many as 12 points, 21-9, in the first quarter.

The Dragons battled back and got within four points in the second quarter before the Braves extended their lead to 36-26 at halftime.

Mid-Buchanan used a 10-0 run to start the second half and they outscored Scott County Central 12-2 in the third as the game was tied 38-38 at the end of the third quarter.

The game was back-and-forth in the fouth quarter until Scott County Central used a 6-0 run with the game tied at 46 and they never trailed again.

Garet Moulden led the Dragons with 24 points and seven rebounds, while Austin Scaggs added eight points and Bradyn Kemper scored seven.

Scott County Central wins its 18th state championship in school history.