Basketball Recap: Pierce Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Win

Jax Bauer

Points

12/13/25 vs Ponca	22
12/12/25 vs Boone Central	10
12/05/25 @ Osceola	9
12/04/25 @ Plainview	23

Ponca came into Saturday's game looking for another win against Pierce, but Jax Bauer wouldn't allow it. The Bluejays strolled past the Indians with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 62-48 for which the team can thank Bauer, who shot 77% from the field on his way to 22 points and seven boards. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 16 points per game.

Brock Collison was another key player, putting up 11 points. He is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 40% in the last three games he's played.

Ponca's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caden Cleveland, who posted eight points. Another player making a difference was Kyan Byrne, who put up six points.

The victory keeps Pierce at an undefeated 4-0. The team's perfect season has a lot to do with their offensive performance: the team's won by an average of 26 points thus far. As for Ponca, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Pierce will venture away from home to challenge O'Neill at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ponca will take on Laurel-Concord-Coleridge in a holiday battle at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians will need to watch out since the Bears have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.