Ronnie Midgett looks for a shot with Mark Smith closely guarding him on Tuesday night. Midgett tossed in the game winner with just seconds remaining.Edwardsville’s boys lost a heartbreaker to Colllinsville on Tuesday night 40-37 on a last-second shot by Collinsville’s Ronnie Midgett to win the game.

Midgett led all scorers with 17 points.

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A.J. Epenesa had 10 points to lead Edwardsville. Kyler Davis had eight points; Dan Marinko, Mark Smith and Oliver Stephen all contributed five points. Jordan Harris and Kendall Edmond rounded out Edwardsville’s scoring with three points apiece.

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Edwardsville falls to 15-9 overall; 6-5 in the Southwestern Conference. Collinsville improves to 16-11 overall; 5-6 in the Southwestern Conference.

Edwardsville returns home Friday night against arch-rival Alton.

A.J. Epenesa drives to the basket for one of his 10 points against Collinsville on Tuesday night.