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Bear River's Justin Beskeen gets off a shot under heavy pressure from Placer's Koal Swisley. The Bruins beat the Hillmen in a thriller 70-68.

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Johnny Cassar looks to shoot for the Bruins Wednesday night against Placer.

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Bear River's Trevor Meghee drives to the basket.

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CJ Olsen goes for two points Wednesday night against Placer. The Bruins defeated Placer 70-68.

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Brandon Wooner shoots two for the Bruins.

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Colfax's Tommy Baldoni looks for two points in Wednesday night's game against Del Campo in the Kendall Arnett Tournament at Placer High. The Falcons beat the Cougars 59-56 in a thrilling game and will advance to the championship final against San Juan Thursday night. With a win in the final the Falcons will become the first team from Colfax High to win the Kendall Arnett in school history.

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Colfax's Austin Brown looks for a teammate to pass to.

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Falcon Austin Brown passes the ball in Wednesday's game against Del Campo.

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Colfax's Ben Buell pulls down a rebound Wednesday night at Placer High's Kendall Arnett Tournament.

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Colfax's Ben Buell (R) and Robert O'Connell are all smiles after the Falcon's defeated Del Campo 59-56 to advance to the championship game against San Juan Thursday night. The Falcon's have a chance to become the first team from Colfax High to ever win the Arnett.

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Colfax's Chase Mosier goes up for two of his 27 points against Del Campo Wednesday night.

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Placer's Darren Centi drives to the basket Wednesday. Centi made his first appearance of the season in the annual Kendall Arnett after recovering from a football injury.

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Placer's Peter Kean looks to get around Bear River's Johnny Cassar. Bear River beat Placer 70-68 in a thriller.

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Alec Knox gets some air for the Hillmen Wednesday night.

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Placer Hillmen coach Mark Lee has a few words for his team during a time out Wednesday night.

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Placer's Michael Wiebelhaus goes for two points.