Class A boys: Trevyn Woolbright's shot lifts Sterling over Wright City

Woolbright hit the game-winning shot to give Sterling its first state tournament victory, 63-61 over Wright City in the Class A first round at Southern Nazarene University.

And Woolbright’s shot gave his father, Bink Woolbright, his 500th career coaching victory.

“It feels unbelievable. Just crazy,” said Trevyn Woolbright, a senior guard who had 16 points in the win. Sterling was 0-2 in its previous state tournament appearances.

Sterling never held a lead during the final 15 minutes, until Trevyn Woolbright’s jumper went through. While Wright City poured in 3-pointers — 12 in all — Sterling had to battle back with strong inside play from Mickey Milam and Dillon White.

Trevyn Woolbright hit a pair of big 3-poitners to answer Wright City earlier in the fourth quarter. But the final play didn’t go as expected.

Trevyn Woolbright took a pass 30 feet from the basket with four seconds left, dribbled to the middle and found open space near the free throw line, where he went up for the game-winner.

“I think the kids were more excited than I was,” Bink Woolbright said. “We just happened to get lucky that it worked out.”

Sterling (28-2) was led by Milam with 26 points. Wright City (22-9) got 20 points from Laiton Hill and 17 from C.J. Nolen.

Sterling will face Glencoe in the Class A semifinals at noon Friday at State Fair Arena.