The Hayti Indians defeated Van Buren Bulldogs 58-46 in Game #13 of the 2022 Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Wednesday. They led in every quarter except the 4th quarter..

Keion Hamilton and J'Vonta Payne both tied for a team-high 14 points each for the Indians.  Hamilton is a senior guard.  He scored seven buckets.  Payne is freshman guard and he scored two buckets, three treys and one from the charity stripe.

Jovon Turner a sophomore forward tallied 12 points on six baskets.

Isaiah Love a freshman guard contributed 10 points on two buckets and two treys.

Elijah Van Wagner, a 6'0" sophomore guard/forward for the Bulldogs had a game-high 18 points.  He recorded eight baskets and was 2/6 at the line.

Final Score Hayti 58, Van Buren 46

Hayti  19. 13. 20. 6. - 58

Van Buren 6. 6. 15. 19  - 46

Hayti (58) - Clay 2, Hamilton 14, Grant 4, Turner 12, Love 10, Nettleton 2, J'Vonta  Payne 14, FG 26, FT 1/17, F 16. (3-pointers: Love 2, J'Vonta Payne 3. Fouled Out: None)

Van Buren (46) - Van Wagner 18, Bryce Hawkins 4, Benjamin Hawkins 4, Caleb Ricker 4, Mann 2, Evan Ricker 2, Hills 5, Townsley 6, Reed 1.  FG 20, FT 5/16, F 19. (3-pointers: Benjamin Hawkins 1, Fouled Out None)

#14 Hayti will play #15 Bloomfield on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in Game #18 of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament.

Van Buren has been eliminated.