Preview: Balko Bison vs. Forgan Bulldogs
Balko and Forgan are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2019, but not for long. The Balko Bison will be playing in front of their home fans against the Forgan Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Balko's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Forgan has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
Balko can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent match on Friday. They put the hurt on Goodwell with a sharp 51-29 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Balko has posted since November 28, 2023.
Balko can attribute much of their success to Estrella Martinez, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Emelie Trentham, who scored ten points along with six steals. Another player making a difference was Aspen Freeman, who scored eight points along with five rebounds and two blocks.
Forgan suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Friday. They were dealt a 55-27 defeat at the hands of Turpin.
Balko is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. As for Forgan, their loss dropped their record down to 0-10.
Balko and Forgan were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, but Balko came up empty-handed after a 35-34 defeat. Will Balko have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
