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BCT 2023: Richland (Essex) wraps up historic week with continued positive momentum (12/30/23)BLOOMFIELD – If there were any questions regarding the changing of the Richland (Essex) High School varsity boy’s basketball program in recent seasons, last year’s 14 victories (the most in 13 years), and MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 championship, sent a message to the rest of the Bootheel that the Rebels weren’t the same program as years past.
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BCT 2023: Portageville on quest for another winning year with 'unselfish' basketball (12/30/23)BLOOMFIELD – Portageville High School athletics seemingly has the market cornered in recent years in terms of achievement. Name the sport and the Bulldogs are successful at it.
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BCT 2023: Puxico coach pleased so far, but seeking 'better defense' (12/30/23)BLOOMFIELD – The Puxico High School varsity boy’s basketball program has advanced to the MSHSAA State Finals on four different occasions, so to say the Indians are off to the best start in program history this winter may be incorrect. However, the last time Puxico challenged for a state title was 71 years ago (Class B second place in 1953), so it is accurate to state that Puxico is enjoying a historic year.
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BCT 2023: Portageville vs Richland (Essex) (12/30/23)BLOOMFIELD - Richland (Essex) git past Portageville on Friday in the fifth-place game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield.
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BCT 2023: Malden takes advantage of opportunity against short-handed Puxico (12/29/23)BLOOMFIELD – Regardless of which team was the No. 1 seed in the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament, of which Puxico was, any team trying to stop the steaming locomotive of a group that Malden is morphing into with each outing this season, was going to be a difficult task.
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BCT 2023: Green Wave swarms Dexter in rout, now faces top-seed Puxico (12/28/23)BLOOMFIELD – A lot can change in 26 days, and the Malden High School boy’s basketball squad proved that on Wednesday.
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BCT 2023: Richland (Essex) makes history with W over Bearcats (12/28/23)BLOOMFIELD – Richland (Essex) High School varsity boys basketball coach Matt Cline took a circuitous route to the classroom as an educator, so in 1997 he was “out in the world working.” But his “late start in life” didn’t mean he couldn’t appreciate the historic feat that his Rebels achieved on Thursday.
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BCT 2023: Puxico holds off challenge from Rebels (12/28/23)BLOOMFIELD – Having won all nine of its games through this varsity boys basketball season, and bringing with that success, the MBCA Class 2 No. 7 ranking, as well as the top seed in this week’s Bloomfield Christmas Tournament, one might believe that everything comes easy to the Puxico High School team. However, that would not be the case, and Wednesday’s much-closer-than-you think 85-71 win over Richland (Essex) in the quarterfinal round of the annual event was evidence of that.
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BCT 2023: Richland (Essex) vs Dexter (12/28/23)BLOOMFIELD - Richland (Essex) and Dexter battled in a consolation semifinal on Thursday in the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield.
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BCT 2023: Bloomfield moves past Bernie in consolation round (12/28/23)BLOOMFIELD — Thirteenth-seeded Bloomfield posted a 21-point upset over 12th-seeded Bernie on Wednesday to advance to the consolation semifinals of the 67th annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield High School. Bloomfield took a comfortable 10-point lead into the half, extended its lead to 17 after the third quarter and outscored the Mules 21-17 in the final period to win 65-44...
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BCT 2023: Kennett’s rebounding overwhelms Holcomb (12/27/23)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Kennett followed a familiar script at the 67 Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament: a slow start trading baskets with a spirited opponent before securing a dominant victory. While the script may have been familiar, the Indians’ (4-4) 68-49 win over the Holcomb Hornets (3-6) on Tuesday was powered by a different formula — a relentless 37-16 rebounding advantage that provided second chances and a stingy defense that forced 19 turnovers, fueling fast break opportunities...
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BCT 2023: Deep, talented Puxico opens tourney play in dominating fashion (12/27/23)BLOOMFIELD – It’s no secret to anyone watching the 2023 Bloomfield Christmas Tournament this week that Puxico has the potential to win this event. After all, the Indians are the top seed.
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BCT 2023: Malden pressures Bloomfield into faltering - eventually (12/27/23)BLOOMFIELD – One month into this varsity boy’s basketball season, Bloomfield had still yet to play a game in its historic venue. That pent-up excitement to take the court in front of a home crowd showed early in the Wildcats’ game on Tuesday with Malden, but exhilaration can only last so long against length, skill, and athleticism.
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BCT 2023: Malden bkb vs Dexter (12/27/23)BLOOMFIELD - Malden annihilated Dexter in the quarterfinal round of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Wednesday at Bloomfield.
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BCT 2023: Richland (Essex) bkb vs Puxico (12/27/23)BLOOMFIELD - Puxico got past Richland (Essex) in the quarterfinal of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Wednesday at Bloomfield.
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BCT 2023: Bernie battles Bearcats, as it usually does (12/26/23)BLOOMFIELD – If your Christmas wish was to watch experienced basketball players compete, then Tuesday’s opening round match-up at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament between Dexter and Bernie wasn’t for you. However, if you desired to watch a dramatic competition between two teams that did a whole lot of things well, then suffice to say, the Bearcats’ 50-47 victory in the final seconds didn’t disappoint.
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BCT 2023: Dexter bkb vs Bernie (12/26/23)BLOOMFIELD - Dexter got past Bernie in the opening round of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Tuesday at Bloomfield High School.
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BCT 2023: Bloomfield bkb vs Malden (12/26/23)BLOOMFIELD - Malden got past Bloomfield in the opening round of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Tuesday at Bloomfield High School.
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HOLIDAY BEAUTIES AND BEASTS: Talking the highs, lows of two wild weeks of hoops (1/2/23)It was two laborious weeks of high school basketball, one each on the boys and girls sides, and I am only speaking from a reporter’s perspective, so I can only imagine the work it took for people at Twin Rivers, Bloomfield and Poplar Bluff high schools to host events that brought in plenty of teams and spectators...
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BCT: Dexter edges Dons for title (12/31/22)BLOOMFIELD — The Dexter Bearcats defeated the Doniphan Dons 49-47 in an intense, hard-fought championship game at the 66th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Friday night. The game started as many championship contests begin, with both teams evenly matched and seeking to identify weaknesses in their opponents...
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A HOLIDAY CLASSIC:Top-seeded Bearcats turn back Malden upset bid to earn spot in finals (12/30/22)BLOOMFIELD — The Dexter Bearcats survived a last-second 3-point attempt that bounced off the rim to defeat the Malden Green Wave 55-53 in the first semifinal game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Thursday. The Bearcats will play for the tournament championship at 8:30 p.m. Friday against Doniphan, who defeated Kennett in the late semifinal. Malden will play Kennett for third place at 7 p.m. Friday...
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SURVIVE AND ADVANCE: Dexter, Malden roll into semis; Kennett upsets Bernie (12/29/22)BLOOMFIELD — The Dexter Bearcats showed East Prairie why they are the top seed in the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament in their quarterfinal matchup Wednesday. The Bearcats scored 14 out of 15 points to close the first half on the way to a 59-23 win over the ninth-seeded Eagles in the the tournament's first quarterfinal of the day...
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BCT: Dons turn back Hayti upset bid (12/28/22)BLOOMFIELD — Big meals and NFL football took up plenty of the Christmas holiday for numerous people over the holiday weekend — and it’s likely the Doniphan Dons basketball team had many, if not all, enjoy themselves. So, a sluggish start as the No. 3 seed in this week’s 66th annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament would be understandable and predictable...
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A BLOOMFIELD BLAST: A field stacked with title threats will entertain (12/24/22)Thick. That would be a good word to describe just how vast the talents go in this year’s boys Bloomfield Christmas basketball tournament that tips off Tuesday morning. When a team enters the field as a No. 12 seed with a 6-2 record, that is arguably the best word to illustrate what this year’s field promises...
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BCT: Portageville tops Bernie to win first title in 29 years (12/31/21)BLOOMFIELD — The Portageville Bulldogs ended a 29-year drought in the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Thursday night. The third-seeded Bulldogs upset top-seeded Bernie 51-49 to win the 65th BCT after spotting the top seed an 8-0 lead in the opening quarter...
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BCT: Doniphan roll over Malden to claim bronze at Bloomfield Christmas Tournament (12/31/21)
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BCT: Holcomb rallies late to beat East Prairie for consolation title (12/30/21)BLOOMFIELD — The consolation championship proved to be an exciting start to the final night of the 65th Bloomfield Christmas Tournament as Holcomb came from behind to win. The Hornets trailed by 10 with just over six minutes to play, but rallied to beat East Prairie 50-43...
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BCT: Portageville’s old-school approach fuels championship game run (12/30/21)Portageville executed a near flawless game plan and put on an absolute clinic from the free throw line to down Malden, 56-43, in the semifinals of 65th annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 29. The third-seeded Bulldogs (5-3) were poised and composed from the charity stripe and finished the game 22-of-26, while the sixth-seeded Green Wave (6-4) managed to knock down just four of their 18 attempts...
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Bloomfield Christmas Tournament — Day 4 (12/30/21)
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BCT: Doniphan holds off South Pemiscot (12/29/21)BLOOMFIELD - With Doniphan's double-digit lead down to three points in the final minute, Doniphan's Ethan Jones closed the door on South Pemiscot's late rally. Jones was perfect in two trips to the foul line and came up with a steal for a layup to lift the Dons to a 63-57 win in the quarterfinals of the 65th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Tuesday in Bloomfield...
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BCT: Hungry, focused Portageville outlasts Hayti (12/29/21)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. – It’s hard to believe Kelan Bills was still hungry after the way he ate in the Portageville win over previously unbeaten Hayti on Tuesday, Dec. 28 The 6-foot-1-inch senior led the third-seeded Bulldogs (4-3) with 13 points and seven rebounds, five of which came on the offensive end, in a 43-33 victory to advance to the semifinals of the 65th annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament...
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BCT: Bernie starts strong in rout of Kennett (12/29/21)BLOOMFIELD - While it may have ended up a 58-point romp over Gideon, top-seeded Bernie coach Jason Long wasn’t too thrilled with his team’s lackluster start against the Bulldogs in Monday's opening round of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. On Tuesday the Mules responded with a strong performance out of the gate as they downed eighth-seeded Kennett 83-57 to advance to the tournament semifinals...
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BCT: Hayti's Thomas halts Bloomfield's upset bid with 17 fourth-quarter points (12/28/21)BLOOMFIELD — Eleventh-seeded Bloomfield gave the sixth-seeded Hayti Indians all they could handle Monday night. The Wildcats remained within striking distance deep into the fourth quarter before Hayti pulled away late for a 58-46 first-round win in the 65th Bloomfield Christmas Tournament...
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BCT: Kennett scores 10 straight to pull away from Puxico (12/28/21)BLOOMFIELD - The annual game between the eighth and ninth seeds didn't disappoint. There was only one run of any consequence, and it went Kennett's way. Eighth-seeded Kennett scored 10 straight points in the fourth quarter to take the first three-possession lead of the game and eventually the first double-digit lead to beat Puxico 72-62 on Monday in the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament...
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BCT: Doniphan spoils Van Buren's upset bid (12/28/21)BLOOMFIELD - Doniphan turned a potential upset on its head during the final 10 minutes. Fifth-seeded Doniphan led by a point midway through the third quarter but closed strong to beat 12th-seeded Van Buren 65-42 in the first round of the 65th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Monday in Bloomfield...
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BCT: East Prairie, Holcomb, Puxico and Bloomfield advance to consolation semifinals (12/28/21)BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — East Prairie, Holcomb, Puxico and Bloomfield all advanced to the consolation semifinals of the 65th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Tuesday. Puxico will take on East Prairie at 1 p.m. Wednesday followed by Holcomb at Bloomfield at 2:30 p.m...
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BCT: Portageville finds offense in second half to beat Twin Rivers (12/28/21)BLOOMFIELD — The Portageville boys basketball team used strong second-half shooting performance to earn a 56-30 victory against Twin Rivers on Monday in the opening round of Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. The game was tied at 17-all early in the third quarter as both teams struggled to get into a rhythm, but the third-seeded Bulldogs (3-3) ended the quarter on a 16-2 run to pull away from the upset-minded Royals...
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BCT: Malden tops Holcomb with strong finishes to quarters (12/28/21)BLOOMFIELD — The Green Wave closed each of the first two quarters with a run to comfortably advance in the 65th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament with a 73-50 win over Holcomb. Seventh-seeded Malden outscored 10th-seeded Holcomb 8-2 in the closing possessions of the first quarter, and 10-0 to finish the second. Trey Miller's 3 to open the second half put the Green Wave ahead by 20 and they led by at least 14 the rest of the game...
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BCT: Bernie rolls to first round win over Gideon (12/27/21)BLOOMFIELD – A dominant second quarter ensured top-seeded Bernie an easy route to the second round of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Monday as they downed 16th-seeded Gideon 99-41. “The guys played hard,” Mules’ head coach Jason Long said. “Gideon came out and played us real hard. We needed to be ready and not be paying attention to seeds or anything like that...
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BCT: South Pemiscot holds off East Prairie upset bid (12/27/21)BLOOMFIELD – With an upset on their mind 14th-seeded East Prairie gave third-seeded South Pemiscot everything they wanted and more in Monday’s opening round of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. A pivotal seven-point swing midway through the fourth quarter, however, put the Bulldogs in control when it mattered most, allowing them to escape with a 66-65 win to remain alive in the championship bracket...
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BCT: Second-seeded Dexter dominates injury-riddled Richland in first round (12/27/21)BLOOMFIELD — Almost everything went right for the second-seeded Dexter Bearcats in their matchup against Richland in the first round of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. The same couldn’t be said for the 15th-seeded Rebels. The Bearcats missed only three shots and committed only two turnovers in the opening quarter of a 94-30 rout Monday at Bloomfield High School...
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Bearcats defend Bloomfield title with strong second half (12/31/20)BLOOMFIELD — The Dexter Bearcats delivered a knockout blow in the third quarter of Wednesday night’s championship game of the 64th Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. The Bearcats forced nine third-quarter turnovers and rallied from a seven-point, second-quarter deficit to beat Kennett 61-40 for their second straight BCT championship and 13th overall.
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Bloomfield Christmas Tournament championship (12/31/20)
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Balanced Green Wave advance to consolation final at Bloomfield (12/30/20)BLOOMFIELD — Coy Wade led a balanced Green Wave offense with 18 points and Sientez Lerma had 14 to beat Van Buren 55-51 in the 64th Bloomfield Christmas Tournament consolation semifinals Tuesday. Lerma had nine of Malden’s 30 points in the second half and Wade had four points as five Malden players finished with at least three points in the second half...
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Bloomfield Christmas Tournament: Championship game (12/30/20)Dexter defeated Kennett to win the championship of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament.
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Bloomfield Christmas Tournament: Third Place Game (12/30/20)Doniphan defeated Portageville 46-40 in the third place game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament.
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Bloomfield Christmas Tournament semifinals (12/29/20)
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Bloomfield Christmas Tournament: Kennett v. Portageville (12/29/20)Kennett and Portageville played in the semifinals of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Bloomfield High School.
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Bloomfield Christmas Tournament: Dexter v. Doniphan (12/29/20)Dexter defeated Doniphan 73-34 in the semifinals of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.
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Fast start propels Doniphan past Holcomb, into BCT quarterfinal (12/26/20)BLOOMFIELD — After falling behind by double digits early Saturday, 12th-seeded Holcomb got within a basket midway through the second quarter after chipping away at Doniphan’s lead. But in less than a minute, the Dons padded their lead as the No. 5 seed rolled to a 62-44 win in the opening round of the 64th Bloomfield Christmas Tournament...
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'Seven is enough' for Bernie in BCT opener (12/26/20)BLOOMFIELD — There was a television sitcom in the late 1970s called “Eight is Enough” about a family with eight kids. This week at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament, the Bernie basketball team is a bit smaller family. “We have seven upperclassmen. Seven is enough,” Mules coach Jason Long said. “That’s kind of our motto – seven is enough.”...