Basketball Game Preview: Bradford Prep Bears vs. Garinger Wildcats + How To Watch

The Bradford Prep Bears will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against the Garinger Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

On Wednesday, Bradford Prep lost to North Stanly at home by a 58-44 margin.

Luke Hanson

Steals

12/03/25 vs North Stanly	7
11/17/25 vs Carolina International	2
02/17/25 @ Pine Lake Prep	2
02/13/25 vs Corvian Community	3
02/11/25 @ Mountain Island Charter	2
02/07/25 @ Lincoln Charter	5

Despite the loss, Bradford Prep got top-tier performance from Luke Hanson, who posted 17 points along with seven steals and five boards. Hanson has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. Isaiah Baines was another key player, putting up ten points.

Meanwhile, Garinger hadn't done well against Rocky River recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Wildcats managed a 56-50 win over the Ravens. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Garinger's win came from a few key players Bradford Prep will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Aaron Lawler, who had 17 points and three steals. Jordan Camara also deserves some recognition as he scored his first point of the season.

Bradford Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Garinger, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.