Malden, Missouri - Malden came from behind in the fourth period to beat Bloomfield 56-47 on Friday night.
Green Wave trailed behind the Wildcats 34-32 at the end of the 3rd quarter and outscored Bloomfield 24-13 to secure their win.
“We just aren't a very tough or focused group right now for whatever reason,” commented Bloomfield head boys basketball coach Jason Karnes. “Just can't get things done consistently on either end, and our margin for error is so small we've really got to learn how to compete at a high and consistent level again.”
Trevor Ison led Malden with 25 points. Shamaudre Barber and Dushawn Butler each contributed 11 points.
Noah Vandiver had a team-high 17 points for the Wildcats. Tim Hector added 10 points.
In Junior Varsity action, Malden defeated Bloomfield 50-31. Bloomfield's JV record is 10-3. Matt Gibbs recorded a team-high 14 points for the JV Wildcats. They will play the Woodland Cardinals on Tuesday, January 19th at home. Game time 6:00 p.m.
Final Score Bloomfield 47, Malden 56
Bloomfield 18 10 6 13 - 47
Malden 14 11 7 24 - 56
Bloomfield (47) - Tim Hector 10, Peyton Bell 7, Nathan Newell 5, Tyler Battles 2, Noah Vandiver 17, Alex Gibbs 6. FG 18, FT 6/8, F 13. (3-pointers: Timhecotr 2, Peyton Bell 1, Nathan Newell 1, Noah Vandiver 1. Fouled Out: None).
Malden (56) - Dushawn Butler 11, Tyler Ison 5, Malcom McBride 2, Reggie Reed 2, Shamaudre Barber 11, Trevor Ison 25. FG 21, FT 11/14, F 11. (3-pointers: Dushawn Butler 1, Shamaudre Barber 1, Tyler Ison 1. Fouled Out: None).
Bloomfield (12-3) will be back in action on Tuesday, January 19th when they take on the Bernie Mules at home! Friday, january 22nd is Homecoming at Bloomfield. They will play the Woodland Cardinals. JV will play two quarters against Woodland.
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