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The 4-seeded Bryan 8th grade boys basketball team advances to Thursday’s NWOAL Semifinal after a win over Evergreen on Monday night.
Despite not shooting the ball well in then first half, the Bears took a 10 point halftime lead over the 5-seeded Evergren Vikings and in the 3rd they cranked up the defensive pressure and were able to score in transition and lead 43-19 heading into the 4th quarter and ultimately won 53 to 40.
Scoring from the Bears:
Jake Arnold – 21
Ethan Longoria – 11
Cooper Vollmer – 6
Tyler Tipton – 4
Evan Longoria – 4
Erik Dalrymple – 3
Luke Spitnale – 2
Leiv Keesbury – 2
Bryan will play top-seeded Liberty Center on Thursday at 5pm at Bryan Elementary School.