Blair Oaks falls to Salem in St. James Tourney

Falcons finish fourth

ST. JAMES, Mo. - The Blair Oaks Falcons dropped a 63-55 decision Saturday night to the Salem Tigers in the third-place game of the St. James Tournament.

Kory Franks tossed in 21 points to lead the Falcons, while C.J. Closser chipped in with 10.

Salem jumped out to a 15-7 lead after one quarter before Blair Oaks cut it to a 26-22 deficit at the half. The Tigers then outscored the Falcons 15-7 in the third quarter to take a 41-29 lead into the final period.

Blair Oaks (11-5) will host Southern Boone on Tuesday.