BCT: East Prairie v. Van Buren

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

By Chris Pobst -- Standard Democrat

No. 10 East Prairie defeated No. 14 Van Buren 55-37 Tuesday during the consolation semifinals at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield High School.

East Prairie's Brett Ellis chats with a referee towards the end of the fourth quarter against Van Buren Tuesday during the consolation semifinals at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Van Buren's Matthew Shrontz hauls in a rebound against East Prairie Tuesday during the consolation semifinals at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
East Prairie coach Casey Knight reacts after a play against Van Buren Tuesday during the consolation semifinals at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
East Prairie's Dylan Lingle (4) attempts a free throw against Van Buren Tuesday during the consolation semifinals at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)

East Prairie's Deverence Jones attempts a layup against Van Buren Tuesday during the consolation semifinals at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Van Buren's Matthew Shrontz (23) and East Prairie's Cade Douglas fight for rebounding position Tuesday during the consolation semifinals at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
East Prairie's Deverence Jones attempts a layup against Van Buren Tuesday during the consolation semifinals at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Members of the East Prairie bench listens in to coach Casey Knight Tuesday during the consolation semifinals at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Van Buren head coach Adam Epps directs his team from the sidelines against East Prairie Tuesday during the consolation semifinals at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Members of the East Prairie cheerleading team cheer Tuesday during the consolation semifinals at the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament at Bloomfield High School. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)