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Combs reaches 1,000-point milestone in Nixa victory at Liberty North Tournament

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LIBERTY — Kael Combs joined Nixa’s 1,000-point club during the Eagles’ 78-68 triumph versus Washington (Kansas) at the Liberty North Tournament on Wednesday.

Combs entered the game needing 19 points to reach 1,000. He scored 22.

Combs had 11 points in the third quarter alone.

The teams were tied at 55-all two minutes into the fourth quarter, before Nixa scored eight straight points.

The Eagles made 13-of-14 free throws over the final four minutes to help wrap things up.

Washington fell behind even while making eight 3-pointers in the second half.

Combs made 9-of-11 free throws. 

Combs is averaging 12 free-throw attempts a game and has made 37-of-48 freebies in Nixa’s 4-0 start.

Josh Peters poured in 26 points to top the winners. He has 67 points over the Eagles' last three games.

Noah Engelman scored a season-high 14 points.

Nixa continues tourney play Thursday and will meet Liberty North. 


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