Criest'on Waters, shown in an earlier game, exploded for 17 points in a Carbondale Tourney opener.EDWARDSVILLE 54, MARION 22: Criest'on Waters had 17 points as Edwardsville cruised to a 54-22 win over Marion in an opening-round match of the Carbondale Mid-Winter Classic Monday evening.

The Tigers, who went to 17-0 on the season, will take on Metropolis (Ill.) Massac County in the semifinals Friday night.

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Kate Martin added 14 points for Edwardsville, with Rachel Pranger scoring 12. Nia Marshall led Marion with seven points.

Before the Tigers meet up with the Patriots, they'll play a home game against St. Louis-area power St. Joseph's Academy at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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