SESSER — The Red Bud Musketeers beat Sparta 63-56 in overtime in first round action at the 39th Sesser-Valier Holiday Tournament.
Carter Wiegard scored seven of his game high 20 during a 9-0 Red Bud run in overtime to give the Musketeers control. Jayden Birkner and Alex Kueker added 14 each for Red Bud.
Tony Williams led the Bulldogs with 13. Carlos Keen added 12.
Red Bud will face top seeded Goreville in the championship quarterfinals Friday. Sparta will meet Galatia in the consolation bracket.