Top-seeded Dexter and eighth-seeded Twin Rivers were among the winners on the first day of the 64th Bloomfield Christmas Tournament.
Dexter's Cole Nichols (14) drives to the basket against Bloomfield's Bryant Vaughn during the third quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
South Pemiscot's Shawon Kinnon (24) drives between a pair of Twin Rivers defenders during the third quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
South Pemiscot's Mark Jones (5) passes to an open teammate and away from the Twin Rivers defense during the third quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Kennett's Elijah Jackson takes a contest shot against Puxico's Devin Sexton Saturday in a first round contest at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament.DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
Puxico's Devin Sexton defends Kennett in a first round contest Saturday at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
Kennett's Ben McMullan (34) drives to the basket in a first round contest at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Saturday. DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
Kennett's Kamden Crafton handles the ball in a first round contest against Puxico Saturday at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament.DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
Kennett's Harley Hamlett drives to the basket against Puxico's in a first round contest Saturday at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament.DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
Puxico's Cole Barnfield (right) is guarded by Kennett's Ben McMullan in a first round contest at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Saturday. DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
Kennett's Harley Hamlett drives to the basket against Puxico's Joel Bannister in a first round contest Saturday at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament.DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
Kennett's Kamden Crafton looks to make a pass in a first round contest against Puxico Saturday at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament.DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
South Pemiscot coach Jordan McGowan (right) watches his player, Mark Jones, left, guard Twin Rivers' Colton Hargraves during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Starting lineups are introduced before the start of the first round contest between Kennett and Puxico Saturday at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
Bernie's Landon Zoll, bottom, looks to pass between teammate Brent Gage (10) and Richland's Hunter Deason after coming up with a loose ball in the first half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Bernie's Tyler Suiter (23) shoots over a Richland defender in the first half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Bernie's Johnny Vaughn (3) shoots over Richland's Damon Ivy (24) in the first half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Richland's Jaden Pope (11) and Bernie's Tyler Suiter (23) reach for a rebound in the first half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Bernie coach Jason Long, left, and the Mules bench watch in the first half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Richland's Damon Ivy (24) shoots over Bernie's Johnny Vaughn (3) in the second half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Richland's Jaden Pope shoots over Bernie's John Nimmo (35) in the second half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Bernie's John Nimmo, left, and Richland's Damon Ivy, center, reach for a loose ball in the second half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Doniphan's Orie Owens, center, shoots between Braiden Burk (5) and Nate Rhew in the first half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Twin Rivers' Jolby Jones (left) passes to a teammate under pressure from South Pemiscot's Mark Jones during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Holcomb's Braiden Burk, left, and Doniphan's Ethan Jones battle for a loose ball in the first half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Doniphan's Kameron Barton (41) shoots in front of Holcomb's Greg Kendrick (55) in the first half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Doniphan's Ethan Jones, left, gets a steal and is fouled by Holcomb's Greg Kendrick in the first half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Holcomb's Eli Bader (21) shoots in front of Doniphan's Orie Owens in the second half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Holcomb's Payton McNabb (2) picks up a loose ball in front of Doniphan's Orie Owens (21) in the second half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Holcomb's Payton McNabb (2) shoots around Doniphan's Orie Owens (21) in the second half during the first round of the 64th Bloomfield Chirstmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Van Buren's Landon Hayworth (0) attempts a free throw against East Prairie in a first round contest at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Saturday. DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
Van Buren's Haden Barnes penetrates against the East Prairie defense in a first round contest at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Saturday. DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
Van Buren's Haden Barnes (2) is chased by East Prairie's Dylan Burrell (left) in a first round contest at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Saturday..DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
East Prairie coach Casey Knight (standing) celebrates beating Van Buren in a first round contest at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Saturday. DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
Bloomfield's Jeffrey Jarrell (middle) is surrounded by Dexter's Dylan Sitze (left) and Jackson Allen under his team's basket during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
East Prairie's Ronnie Vinson (23) is chased by Van Buren's Kenny Brown in a first round contest at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Saturday.DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
East Prairie's Evan Howell (4) takes a jumper in a first round contest against Van Buren at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Saturday.DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
East Prairie's Hayden Ellis penetrates against the Van Buren defense in a first round contest at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Saturday.DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
Van Buren's Corbin Dougherty is guarded by East Prairie's Ronnie Vinson (23) in a first round contest at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament Saturday.DELTA DUNKLIN DEMOCRAT/Dustin Ward
Gideon's Payton Woodard (1) dribbles while being guarded by Portageville's Drew Irby (0) during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Gideon's Payton Woodard (1) shoots while being guarded by Portageville's Drew Irby during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Gideon's Daylen Cornet, left, drives to the basket while being guarded by Portageville's Kelan Bills during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Gideon's Daylen Cornet shoots as Portageville's Kelan Bills tries for the block during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Portageville's Jabryson Rand, center, dribbles between Gideon defenders, from left, Dawson Huckabee, Payton Woodard and Zachary Swift during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Bloomfield's Jeffrey Jarrell (24) looks for an open teammate while under pressure from Dexter's Maddox Miller (left) and Peyton Driskill during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Portageville's Jamarion Smith (10) loses control of his shot while being guarded by Gideon's Payton Woodard during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Portageville's Kelan Bills (15) and Thomas Frakes (22) as well as Gideon's Brevin Vires (0), Dalton Manning (40) and Daylen Cornett watch the basketball bounce out of bounds during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Gideon's Payton Woodard celebrates after Gideon takes the lead against Portageville during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Gideon's Payton Woodard and Brevin Vires walk to their bench after Portageville forces overtime during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Gideon's Payton Woodard and Grant Breece try to steal the ball from Portageville's Drew Irby late in regulation during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Hayti's Tyleik Moore (2) tries for a layup as Malden's Quamareous Farmer chases the play during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Hayti's Tray'von Thomas (5) shoots while being guarded by Malden's Cooper Thomas, back, as Drew Blankenship (22) follows the play during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Hayti's Quindale Malone dribbles while being guarded by Malden's Quamareous Farmer during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Hayti's Tray'von Thomas (5) shoots as Malden's D'Angelo Austin (25) tries for the block during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Malden's D'Angelo Austin (25) and Hayti's Tray'von Thomas (5) compete for a loose ball during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Dexter's Jackson Allen (22) eyes the basket in front of Bloomfield's Bryant Vaughn during the third quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Malden's Sientez Lerma (23) shoots over Hayti's Tray'von Thomas (5) and Eddie Pirtle (31) during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Malden celebrates after Quamaeous Farmer (3) makes a halfcourt shot to force overtime against Hayti during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
The Malden bench watches as Sientez Lerma (23) shoots against Hayti during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Malden's Sientez Lerma, right, shoots over Hayti's Eddie Pirtle during the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dc. 26, 2020, in Bloomfield, Mo.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Scott Borkgren
Dexter's Peyton Driskill (15) attempts a shot against Bloomfield's Nathan Lockhart during the third quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Twin Rivers' Ryan Tompkins (15) shoots over South Pemiscot's Zach Southern during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
South Pemiscot's Ashton Thompson (23) grabs a rebound in front of Twin Rivers' Jacob Guess during the third quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
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