Class 2 Boys Basketball State Semifinal

Bernie's Jacob Owens goes up for a shot against Eskridge's Larry Shores during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jordan McGowan takes a shot over Eskridge's Timothy Bright during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jordan McGowan fights for control of the ball against Eskridge's Ben McLemore, left, and William Lee, right, during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie teammates celebrate their 69-68 victory over Eskridge during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie fans Amber Mirth, Mallory Crow, and Hannah Dauck, from left, cheer on their team during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie defeated Eskridge 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jordan McGowan goes in for a lay-up over Eskridge's William Lee, left, and Timothy Bright, right, during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jake Smith makes a move toward the basket around Eskridge defenders Eldright White, left, and Jerron Lee, right, during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie head coach Brad Botsch reacts to a call during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie defeated Eskridge 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jake Smith puts up a shot against Eskridge's Timothy Bright during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jake Welch drives past Eskridge defenders Eldright White, left, and Jamaine Woolfolk, right, on his way in for a lay-up during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jake Welch goes up for a shot against Eskridge's Eldright White during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jacob Owens drives past Eskridge defender Larry Shores during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie cheerleaders perform during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie defeated Eskridge 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jake Smith powers through Eskridge defenders Larry Shores, Eldright White, and Jerron Lee, from left, on the way to the basket during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jake Welch takes a shot over Eskridge's Eldright White during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie cheerleaders pump up the crowd during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie defeated Eskridge 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie fans cheer on their team during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie defeated Eskridge 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jake Welch drives past Eskridge defender Larry Shores during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie teammates celebrate their 69-68 victory over Eskridge during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie teammates celebrate their 69-68 victory over Eskridge during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)