Twin Rivers eases by Richland, advances in consolation bracket

Twin Rivers' Logan Garrette pulls up for a shot against Richland on Monday in a Bloomfield Christmas Tournament consolation quarterfinal at Bloomfield High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

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BLOOMFIELD -- Eighth-seeded Twin Rivers went ahead by 19 points after one quarter and little trouble taking down No. 16 Richland during the consolation quarterfinals of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament in Bloomfield.

The Royals' 90-60 win pits them against No. 13 Bernie in the consolation semifinals on Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Five players scored in double figures as Twin Rivers built a 43-23 lead by halftime. Josh Suiter led the Royals with 19, Jacob Mitchell had 18, Andrew Mittelstadt scored 17 and Chance Wilkerson chipped in 12.

Richland, who was eliminated from the tournament, was paced by Preston Tilley's 26 points. Clayton Harriel added 11.

RICHLAND (60) -- Devin Stoker 8, Preston Tilley 26, Josh Thornton 6, Hunter Walker 4, Clayton Harriel 11, Petty 5. FG 23 FT 8-16 F 17. (3-pointers: Stoker 1, Tilley 4, Petty 1. Fouled out: none.)

TWIN RIVERS (90) -- Matt Austin 3, Hayden Thomas 2, Chance Wilkerson 12, Andrew Mittelstadt 17, Josh Suiter 19, Mikey Suiter 2, Logan Garrette 11, Jacob Mitchell 18, Colin Garrette 2, JR Perryman 4. FG 36 FT 15-22 F 11. (3-pointers: Mitchell 3. Fouled out: none.)