C2D3 boys final: Puxico vs. Advance

Sunday, February 25, 2024

DAR ~ Mike Buhler

The Puxico Indians boys basketball team pulled away in the second half to earn a 79-47 win over defending district champion Advance Saturday, Feb. 24, at Bloomfield.

Puxico's Kaysen Long (left) drives against Advance during Saturday's MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship game at Bloomfield. (DAR/Mike Buhler)
Puxico's Jaydon Mitchell (middle) is swarmed by Advance defenders Braylen Carlton (14), Hunter Rodgers (23) and Ayden Fleming (25) during Saturday's MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship game at Bloomfield. (DAR/Mike Buhler)
Puxico's Landon Burchard (1) looks to shoot over Advance's Jameson Hamlin during Saturday's MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship game at Bloomfield. (DAR/Mike Buhler)
Puxico's Landon Burchard (left) is guarded by Advance's Andrew Henson during Saturday's MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship game at Bloomfield. (DAR/Mike Buhler)
Puxico's Landon Burchard (with ball) is surrounded by Advance defenders during Saturday's MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship game at Bloomfield. (DAR/Mike Buhler)
Advance's Andrew Henson (left) and Puxico's Jett Hancock (12) battle for a rebound during Saturday's MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship game at Bloomfield. (DAR/Mike Buhler)
Advance's Andrew Henson (left) and Puxico's Jett Hancock (12) battle for a rebound during Saturday's MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship game at Bloomfield. (DAR/Mike Buhler)
Puxico's Kaysen Long (left) shoots against Advance's Brison Winchester during Saturday's MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship game at Bloomfield. (DAR/Mike Buhler)
Puxico's Skyler Zimmerman (right) posts up on Advance's Braylen Carlton during Saturday's MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship game at Bloomfield. (DAR/Mike Buhler)
Puxico's Landon Burchard (right) hugs teammate Jaydon Mitchell after winning Saturday's MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship game against Advance at Bloomfield. (DAR/Mike Buhler)
Puxico's Jaydon Mitchell holds up the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship plaque as he an his teammates celebrate after defeating Advance Saturday for the district championship at Bloomfield. (DAR/Mike Buhler)