Celtics take out Bounty Hunters

The Tulsa Celtics broke open a tight ballgame and eliminated the Bounty Hunters 71-52 to earn the right to play the Central Braves for the 2006 Hardwood Productions Halloween Hoopbuster High School Championship.

The Celtics held a 20-19 lead with about 4 minutes left in the first half before stringing together 9 straight points for a 29-19 lead. They never let up and coasted to a 71-52 victory. Big man Nick Harris battled out of his free throw slump by nailing 4 consecutive throws, and added a long assist to Alan Santos who split two defenders on his way to a layup.

The Celtics played with six men as Steven Smith was busy icing both ankles in preparation for playing in the championship game. Thalken, Reynolds, Morton, Aery joined Santos and Harris with a balanced scoring attack.

The victory allows the Celtics an opportunity for quick revenge as they get a rematch with the Braves just 6 hours after losing in double overtime on a last second shot, 56-54. The good news is that the winner is the CHAMPION.