Mossman's late surge lifts Routt to Winchester semifinals vs Brown County

Routt High staged a dramatic comeback in the Winchester Invitational quarterfinals on Jan. 13, rallying from a late deficit as senior guard Bryson Mossman erupted in the fourth quarter to force overtime and secure a 58-51 victory over South County. Mossman scored a game-high 24 points, pouring in 13 of Routt’s 18 fourth-quarter points and hitting a late three that tied the game and sent it to extra time.

The rally began with Routt chipping away at a South County lead through energetic defense and timely perimeter scoring. Mossman’s late three punctuated the comeback, and in overtime Routt carried the momentum with an early three-pointer and a critical turnover that swung possession and tempo. The Panthers tightened their defense, converted key rebounds, and outscored South County in the extra period to close out the five-point win.

Routt’s fourth-quarter surge reflected a balanced team response after trailing late in regulation. Team defense forced several turnovers that led to transition opportunities, and the bench made contributions on the glass that helped Routt retake control in the closing minutes. The victory advances Routt to the Winchester Invitational semifinals, where they will meet Brown County.

For Morgan County, the win keeps Routt’s season alive and fuels local enthusiasm for postseason play. A comeback led by a senior in a packed Winchester bracket builds momentum not just for this week’s matchup but for the remainder of the season. The performance also underscores Routt’s depth and late-game composure, factors that will matter against Brown County’s style of play in the semifinal.

Coaches and players noted resilience and collective effort as key to the win, pointing to late defensive stops and opportunistic offense that created the opening for Mossman’s scoring burst. With Mossman finishing with a game-high 24, Routt showed the kind of late-game leadership that often decides tight tournament games.

What comes next is a semifinal matchup with Brown County, and a chance for Routt to parlay this comeback into a deeper run in the Winchester Invitational. For fans across Morgan County, the outcome will be a measure of the Panthers’ ability to sustain late-game energy and to defend a lead in high-pressure situations. Community support and attendance at the next game will be important as Routt looks to keep the momentum rolling.