Bears take third in Mansfield tourney
Wed, 12/18/2024 - 1:51pm
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By:
Laura Wagner, contributing writer
The Willow Springs Bears competed in the 88th Annual Mansfield Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament this past week. Varsity took third place in the tournament. Area teams for the tournament included Springfield Catholic, Monett, Cabool, Mansfield, Gloria Deo Academy and Willow Springs.
On Monday, Dec. 9 the Bears took a solid win of 79-30 over the Gloria Deo Academy Lions. Later that week, Thursday, Dec. 12, the Bears lost to the host team the Mansfield Lions 57-68.
Friday, Dec. 13 the tournament wrapped up with the Bears playing for third place against Monett. The Bears defeated the Monett Cubs 82-54. Kolby James and Jace Rodgers were selected to the All-Tournament Team.
Next up for the Bears is an away game at Seymour on Dec. 17 followed by another away game on Dec. 20 in Alton.