Preview: Big Bear Bears vs. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy
Big Bear is 8-2 against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy since December of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Big Bear Bears on the road again and play against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy at 5:30 p.m. on January 19th. Big Bear has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 452 points over their last seven matches.
Big Bear stacked a ninth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They blew past Riverside Prep 76-46 on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Big Bear has posted since December 14, 2023.
Big Bear's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aiden Brewer, who scored 11 points along with eight rebounds and six blocks. Brewer has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last five times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryder Dolan, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 14 rebounds.
Meanwhile, even though Hesperia Christian scored an imposing 55 points on Tuesday, Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy still came out on top. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy pulled ahead with a 56-55 photo finish over Hesperia Christian.
Big Bear's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-5. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.5 points per game. As for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.
Everything came up roses for Big Bear against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy when the teams last played on January 2nd as the team secured a 63-34 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Big Bear since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
