Bernie at Advance boys basketball

Saturday, January 9, 2021

ADVANCE — The Bernie Mules developed a reputation as fast starters at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. The Advance boys basketball team was ready to thwart the Mules offense at the start of Friday night’s SCAA showdown at Advance High School. The Hornets kept the score close early and held off Bernie late for a 41-40 victory.

Advance's Jaren Schrader (40) drives to the basket between Bernie's Johnny Vaughn and Noah Foster (4) during the first quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Advance's Landon Dailey (23) eyes the basket under pressure from Bernie's Tyler Suiter during the first quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Advance's Jaren Schrader passes away from Bernie's Noah Foster (left) during the first quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Bernie's Brent Gage (left) guards Advance's Hayden Hitt during the first quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Bernie's Tyler Suiter (23) and Landon Zoll (2) stop Advance's Mason Wuebker's drive to the basket during the first quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Berrnie's Landon Zoll (right) obstructs Advance's Tyler Davis' view of the basket during the first quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Advance's Jaren Schrader (40) drives the baseline against Bernie's Noah Foster during the first quarter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)