Bernie at Advance boys basketball

ADVANCE ó The Bernie Mules developed a reputation as fast starters at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. The Advance boys basketball team was ready to thwart the Mules offense at the start of Friday nightís SCAA showdown at Advance High School. The Hornets kept the score close early and held off Bernie late for a 41-40 victory.

Advance's Jaren Schrader (40) drives to the basket between Bernie's Johnny Vaughn and Noah Foster (4) during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith

Advance's Landon Dailey (23) eyes the basket under pressure from Bernie's Tyler Suiter during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith

Advance's Jaren Schrader passes away from Bernie's Noah Foster (left) during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith

Bernie's Brent Gage (left) guards Advance's Hayden Hitt during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith

Bernie's Tyler Suiter (23) and Landon Zoll (2) stop Advance's Mason Wuebker's drive to the basket during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith