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Bernie's Jacob Owens goes up for a shot against Eskridge's Larry Shores during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68.
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Bernie's Jake Welch goes up for a shot against Eskridge's Eldright White during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie's Jacob Owens drives past Eskridge defender Larry Shores during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie cheerleaders perform during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie defeated Eskridge 69-68.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie's Jake Smith powers through Eskridge defenders Larry Shores, Eldright White, and Jerron Lee, from left, on the way to the basket during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie's Jake Welch takes a shot over Eskridge's Eldright White during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie cheerleaders pump up the crowd during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie defeated Eskridge 69-68.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie fans cheer on their team during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie defeated Eskridge 69-68.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie's Jake Welch drives past Eskridge defender Larry Shores during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie teammates celebrate their 69-68 victory over Eskridge during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie's Jordan McGowan takes a shot over Eskridge's Timothy Bright during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie teammates celebrate their 69-68 victory over Eskridge during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie's Jordan McGowan fights for control of the ball against Eskridge's Ben McLemore, left, and William Lee, right, during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie teammates celebrate their 69-68 victory over Eskridge during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie fans Amber Mirth, Mallory Crow, and Hannah Dauck, from left, cheer on their team during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie defeated Eskridge 69-68.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie's Jordan McGowan goes in for a lay-up over Eskridge's William Lee, left, and Timothy Bright, right, during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie's Jake Smith makes a move toward the basket around Eskridge defenders Eldright White, left, and Jerron Lee, right, during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68.
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Bernie head coach Brad Botsch reacts to a call during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie defeated Eskridge 69-68.
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Bernie's Jake Smith puts up a shot against Eskridge's Timothy Bright during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com
Bernie's Jake Welch drives past Eskridge defenders Eldright White, left, and Jamaine Woolfolk, right, on his way in for a lay-up during the Class 2 Boys State Semifinals at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Bernie won 69-68.
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