BHS boys' basketball: Soper steals win from Black Knights
By Sam Brauen
(VAN BUREN) - It's three road games and three wins for the Bluffton boys' basketball team. Junior Mason Soper ripped a steal and made the game winning bucket at the buzzer pushing Bluffton to a thrilling 57-55 victory at Van Buren! Bluffton improved to 3-0 on the season and finally gets a home game against reigning conference champion Crestview Friday night.
Keys to the Game:
After a lackluster first half, the Pirates found themselves trailing 24-18 heading back into the locker room. Bluffton exploded for 26 third quarter points and took a 44-39 lead into the fourth quarter.
Soper provided the heroics, breaking a 55-55 tie off a steal and breakout to the rim.
More details to come!
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