Basketball Game Recap: Southside Tigers vs. Blue Ridge Fighting Tigers

By Team Reports Feb 18, 2024, 7:54am

Recap: Southside Tigers vs. Blue Ridge Fighting Tigers

The Southside Tigers lost against the Blue Ridge Fighting Tigers back in February of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Southside received a tough blow as they fell 54-39 to Blue Ridge. Southside has struggled against Blue Ridge recently, as their contest on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Blue Ridge was led to victory by Paul Bishop and Nash Somero. Bishop scored 19 points along with seven rebounds and three steals, while Somero scored 22 points. Somero hasn't dropped below 15 points for 16 straight games. Trey Bradley was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with six rebounds.

Southside has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-17 record this season. As for Blue Ridge, they pushed their record up to 14-15 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.

Southside does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Blue Ridge, they will head out on the road to challenge Wren at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Wren will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Blue Ridge surely won't give up without a fight.

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