Celebrating Excellence at the St. James Invitational with Hutcheson Ford

At Hutcheson Ford, we believe in building stronger communities by supporting local events that bring people together. That’s why we’re proud to have sponsored the 2025 St. James Invitational Basketball Tournament. This event showcased not only the incredible talent of our local athletes but also the teamwork, dedication, and community spirit that make St. James such a wonderful place to call home.

Highlighting the Champions

This year’s tournament was a thrilling display of athleticism and perseverance. Congratulations to the tournament MVPs and All-Tournament Team members who gave us unforgettable performances on the court:

Boys MVP:Ethan Brown (Junior Guard, Rolla)
Girls MVP:Lydia Kemnitzer (Senior Guard, St. James)

Boys All-Tournament Team:

• Ethan Brown (Junior Guard, Rolla)
• Jenson Thomas (Junior, Rolla)
• John Papadakos (Senior, Rolla)
• Tate Gruver (Junior Guard, St. James)
• Jaden Rackers (Senior Guard, Blair Oaks)
• Josh Graves (Junior Forward, Southern MO Rush)
• Matthew Robertson (Senior Guard, Fatima)

Girls All-Tournament Team:

• Lydia Kemnitzer (Senior Guard, St. James)
• Kenadee Smith (Senior Guard, St. James)
• Autumn Gunter (Senior Forward, Norwood)
• Jayden Chambers (Junior Forward, Norwood)
• Kalie Chadwell (Freshman Guard, Norwood)
• Kristen Robertson (Senior Guard, Fatima)
• Allie Hock (Senior Guard, Licking)
• Keely Gorman (Sophomore Guard, Licking)
• Sadie Ahern (Junior Guard, Southern Boone)
• Adisen Wren (Senior Guard, Southern Boone)

Final Placements:
Boys:

• 1st Place:Rolla Bulldogs
• 2nd Place:Blair Oaks Falcons
• 3rd Place:Southern MO Rush
• Consolation:Fatima Comets

Girls:

• 1st Place:St. James Lady Tigers
• 2nd Place:Norwood Lady Pirates
• 3rd Place:Fatima Lady Comets
• Consolation:Southern Boone Lady Eagles

Hutcheson’s Helping Hands: Supporting Community Growth

At Hutcheson Ford, giving back is at the heart of what we do. Through our philanthropic initiative,Hutcheson’s Helping Hands, we’re committed to supporting events like the St. James Invitational that enrich our community. Whether it’s sponsoring tournaments, providing resources for local schools, or partnering with nonprofits, our goal is to create meaningful impacts where it matters most.

Do you have an idea for a community event or philanthropic project? We’d love to hear from you! Visit ourHutcheson’s Helping Hands pageto learn more and submit your request:Submit Your Request Here.

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Thank You, St. James!

To the athletes, coaches, fans, and St. James High School staff, thank you for making the 2025 St. James Invitational an incredible event. We’re honored to support our community and look forward to seeing what we can achieve together. Whether it’s on the court, in the classroom, or on the road, Hutcheson Ford is proud to be part of your journey.

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