Bloomfield Christmas Tournament championship: Dexter v. Hayti

Saturday, December 30, 2017

By David Jenkins/Standard Democrat

Dexter defeated Hayti 54-41 in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo.

Hayti's Kobe Cooper shoots over Dexter's Alan Pippins in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Hayti's Darius Jones handles the basketball against Dexter in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Hayti's Darius Jones shoots over Dexter's Seth Rogers (10) and Dawson Kasting (25) in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Hayti's Nakwon Harris shoots over Dexter's Alan Pippins in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Dexter coach Josh Dowdy instructs his team against Hayti in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Dexter's Clay Mullins drives to the basket against Hayti in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Hayti coach Aaron Bidewell encourages his team against Dexter in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Dexter's Gabe Jackson shoots over Hayti's Norshawn McIntyre in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Dexter players celebrate in the final seconds of their win over Hayti in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Dexter players celebrate in the final seconds of their win over Hayti in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Dexter coach Josh Dowdy talks to senior Gabe Jackson as the final seconds tick off the clock in the Bearcats' win over Hayti in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Dexter players celebrate after defeating Hayti in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Dexter players are presented the championship trophy after defeating Hayti in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Dexter players are presented the championship trophy after defeating Hayti in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Dexter players are presented the championship trophy after defeating Hayti in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Dexter players celebrate with the student section after defeating Hayti in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Dexter players celebrate with the student section after defeating Hayti in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
The Dexter Bearcats pose with the championship trophy after defeating Hayti in the championship game of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Bloomfield, Mo. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)