California Pintos take second place at Southern Boone Classic

California's Nathanial Caudel, at left, looks for an open man during the semifinal game against North Callaway Thursday night at the Southern Boone Classic at Ashland. The Pintos defeated the Thunderbirds 64-48 to advance to the championship game Saturday. Photo by April Arnett.

By April Arnett

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

California's varsity boys basketball team participated in the Southern Boone Classic last week at Ashland, where the #3 seeded Pintos ultimately lost the championship game 52-40 to top-seeded Southern Boone Saturday, to finish the tourney in second place.

Photo by April Arnett

Coach Blair Scanlon talks to the Pinto starters before the game against North Callaway Thursday night at Ashland.

The Eagles led 16-7 after the first quarter, 26-19 at the half, and 38-29 after three quarters, then outscored the Pintos 14-11 in the final quarter to secure the win.

Nathanial Caudel led California with 10 points, followed by Taron Morris with eight.

Photo by April Arnett

California's Adam Burger (23) reacts as his 3-point shot falls through the net during the second quarter of the Pintos' game against North Callaway Thursday night.

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