Basketball Recap: Gold Beach Find Success

Gold Beach had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Bandon Tigers 38-36. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since December 10, 2024.

Gold Beach's victory bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Bandon, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.

A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Gold Beach Panthers face off against the Myrtle Point Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Gold Beach is facing Myrtle Point at the right time seeing as Myrtle Point is stuck on a 14-game losing streak. As for Bandon, they will face off against Illinois Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bandon has insisted on making their lastthree contests complete nail-biters, turning in a record of 1-2 during that stretch of close contests.