Bernie, Missouri - Top seeded Bloomfield Wildcats exploded in the first half putting 31 points on the board to secure their victory over Campbell 54 - 24 in the Championship game of the Bernie Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament.
“Good week for our boys,” commented Bloomfield head basketball Coach Jason Karnes. “Thought we played and competed very well. Kind of got off to a slow start Friday, but we were able to find our rhythm and get to a 10 point halftime lead.”
The Wildcats held Campbell to just 3 points in the second half with their amazing defense. Senior Dakota Adams made Campbell’s only bucket of the half. The Camels later recorded one free throw.
“We had a tremendous defensive effort the second half,” continued Karnes. “We were really able to extend out lead. Proud of our guys and their effort.”
Offensively the Wildcats had two great quarters. They tallied 21 points in the second period and recorded 15 points in the fourth period to bring home the win.
Noah Vandiver tallied a game-high 12 points including one 3-pointer.
Nathan Newell tied with Noah for a game-high12 points, all on 3-point baskets.
Caleb Pulley contributed 11 points including 2 three pointers.
Tim Hector recorded one trey and Tyler Battles added two treys.
Final Score Bloomfield 54, Campbell 24
Campbell 12 9 2 1 - 24
Bloomfield 10 21 8 15 - 54
Campbell (24) - Jason Bowman 2, Dakota Adams 6, Tommy Steward 5, Riley Peters 4, Dylan Adams 7. FG 10, FT 4/11, F 17. (3-pointers: None. Fouled Out: None).
Bloomfield (54) - Tim Hector 3, Caleb Pulley 11, Peyton Bell 5, Nathan Newell 12, Austin Bond 2, Tyler Battles 7, Noah Vandiver 12. FG 19, FT 6/10, F17. (3-pointers: Tim Hector 1, Caleb Pulley 2, Nathan Newell 4, Tyler Battles 2, Noah Vandiver 1. Fouled Out: Phillips)
“We have to work get back to work on Monday as we play a good Kelly team on Tuesday.” Stated Karnes.
The undefeated Bloomfield Wildcats (3-0) will be back in action on Tuesday, December 8th when they host the Kelly Hawks. Game time 6:00 p.m.
Photo submitted by Dawn Vandiver.
