CARL JUNCTION 52, SOUTHSIDE 47
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Destiny Buerge poured in 31 points to lead Carl Junction to a 52-47 victory over Fort Smith-Southside on Thursday in the opening round of the 2022 Taco Bell Tournament of Champions.
A senior guard, Buerge made 12 field goals, including a 3-pointer, to go along with six free throws.
Junior forward Kylie Scott added 10 points and senior guard Hali Shorter scored six on a pair of treys for the Bulldogs, who improved to 4-0.
The Bulldogs led 43-27 at the end of the third quarter.
Southside outscored Carl Junction 20-9 in the fourth quarter, but the Bulldogs held on for the win.
Carl Junction will meet Bergman in the semifinals at 8:30 on Friday night. Bergman beat Jones 53-45.
WEDNESDAY’S RESULT
NEVADA 47, CLINTON 41
NEVADA, Mo. — Nevada’s girls basketball team improved to 4-2 on the season with a 47-41 win over Clinton on Wednesday night inside Wynn Gymnasium.
The Tigers built a 30-23 halftime lead and were up 38-32 entering the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter was even, 9-9.
Clara Swearingen scored 21 points to lead the Tigers, while Maddy Majors added 13 points. Swearingen hit five 3-pointers, while Majors connected on a trio of treys.
Skyte Wilson scored 13 for Clinton.
Nevada hosts Rogersville on Monday night.
