Bloomfield, Missouri - The Wildcats were no match for the Mules as Bernie was able to defeat them 81-52 bringing Bernie's record to 16 - 3 on the season. 

"Bernie played very well tonight.  Coach Botsch and Coach Long do a tremendous job at preparing their team and getting them ready to play and that was no different tonight," stated Bloomfield's Coach Jason Karnes.

"We had a tough time on both ends of the floor, and that was really contributed to how Bernie played.  We must have a short memory as we have to come back tomorrow ready to play and compete against a very good Dexter team," continued Karnes.  Bloomfield's Varsity record stands at 10-9 on the season.

Caleb Baker led the Wildcats with 21 points on the night.  Brett Ruch had 15 points and Thomas Sanders had 10 points. 

Bernie's David Baker had 24 points with B.J. Jennings scoring 17 points.  Landon Woods came in at 14 points and Sam Turner rounded out at 10 points.

Coach Brad Botsch of Bernie stated, "I felt we played the first complete game we have in a long time.  Bloomfield is a solid team, and playing them on their home floor, I know it would be tough to win.  Our kids really came out and executed much better than we have been on both ends of the floor.  After we got out to a lead, we also sustained our intensity and effort, which is something we haven't been doing."

"I was really pleased with our effort tonight.  We will have to play well tomorrow night, as Advance is playing as well as anybody in the area right now, and they'll want to get us back for beating them earlier in the year." commented Botsch.

Friday night, the Bloomfield Wildcats will try to defeat Dexter for 3rd place in the SCAA Tournament.  Game time is 5:30 p.m.

Bernie Mules will be competing for the SCAA Championship Title as they try to defeat Advance.  Game time is 8:30 p.m.