The Willow Springs Bears competed in the annual Blue & Gold Tournament in Springfield, and would end the tournament with a record of 1-2. The Bears started the tournament on Monday and had a tough first round game against the #6 Greenwood Bluejays. Greenwood would come away with the win by a score of 65-44 over Willow Springs
Next up for Willow Springs took on the Aurora Houn’ Dogs in the consolation bracket. In this contest, it was the Bears who would take control of the game early, winning easily by a score of 65-55.
Unfortunately they were unable to keep the momentum going as Wednesday night they took on the very talented Wilard Tigers.
With more on the game, here’s Marty Spence
With the loss, the Bears drop to 5-4 on the season.
Final score was
Willow Springs Bears 39
Willard Tigers 70