Day 1 at Bloomfield Christmas Tournament

Photos from the opening round of the 2009 Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 26.

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Bernie's Jordan McGowan and East Carter's Chris Carter dive for a loose ball in the second half of Saturday's game as Bernie's Cameron Shipman (1) looks on.Daily American Republic/Rob Tate

Dexter's Bryn Hester (11) glides through the lane in the second half during the first round at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament between Van Buren's Cody Rector (50) and Michael Duncan, left.Daily American Republic/Alex Abate

Doniphan's Taylor Smith (1) dribbles while being defended by Twin Rivers' Alan-Michael Shearer during Saturday's game.Daily American Republic/Alex Abate

Twin Rivers' Mason Oberkramer posts up in front of Doniphan's Greg Davis, right, Saturday night.Daily American Republic/Alex Abate

Malden junior Dontavious Minniefield lifts off against two Richland defenders in the second half Saturday at Bloomfield.Daily American Republic/Rob Tate

Puxico's John Smith shoots in front of Kennett's Adam Grantham during Saturday's first-round game in Bloomfield.Daily American Republic/Rob Tate

Greenville senior Nick Wren, who scored 10 points on Saturday, attempts a jump-shot over Portageville's Rondraus Booker in the second half in Bloomfield.Daily American Republic/Rob Tate