After a rough stretch of late, the Cardinals built some momentum heading into district play.

Webb City (8-14) jumped out of the gates with a 27-13 lead at the break and cruised to a lopsided victory over the Patriots. The victory snapped a fourgame losing skid for the Cardinals.

To lead Webb City, Jaydee Duda scored a game-high 28 points, hitting 12 of 23 shots. Malorie Stanley and Kimbrough chipped in 10 and nine points, respectively.

Josie Guinn had a teamhigh 10 points for East Newton (6-15).

Third-seeded Webb City plays at second-seeded Nevada at 7 p.m. Monday in the Class 5, District 12 semifinal game.