Toombs’ scoring proved much-needed. The 6-foot-8 Welling, who averaged 13.5 points in the Chargers’ first two wins of the tournament, couldn’t find his touch in the paint against the Braves (2-2).
Shane Hertgen scored 14 points and Blake Emery added 10 for the Chargers, who are looking to build on last year’s state semifinal run. Emery and Jensen, both senior guards, adeptly handled Bountiful’s full-court pressure and Emery had two assists on nifty passes in the fourth quarter as Corner Canyon extended the lead.
Storylines
• Tournament MVP Gabe Toombs and senior guard Ammon Jensen each score 16 points to lead the host Chargers to the inaugural Tournament of Champions title.