Class 2 Boys Basketball Title Game

Bernie's Jordan McGowan puts up a shot during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jake Welch drives past Sturgeon defender Tory Hicks during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jacob Owens puts up a shot over Sturgeon's Garrett Kelly during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jacob Owens puts up a shot during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Sammy Walker looks to the hoop while Sturgeon's Spencer Kelly defends during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jake Smith shoots over Sturgeon defenders Trey Chisholm, left, and Dakota Reeves, right, during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jordan McGowan puts up an outside shot while Sturgeon's Garrett Kelly defends during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jake Smith makes a pass over Sturgeon defenders during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

The Bernie bench watches hopefully in the final minutes of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jake Welch plays defense on Sturgeon's Trey Chisholm during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie cheerleaders perform during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie fans support their team during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie head coach Brad Botsch consoles Jordan McGowan after the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie fans react anxiously as the clock winds down during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie players and coaches react at the buzzer of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie players react at the buzzer of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie teammates stand during the awards ceremony after the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)

Bernie's Jake Smith reacts after fouling out during the MSHSAA Class 2 State Championship title game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Bernie took second place in the tournament, falling to Sturgeon 80-82. (Kristin Eberts)