Basketball Game Preview: North Bend Central Tigers vs. Wayne Blue Devils

The North Bend Central Tigers will take on the Wayne Blue Devils at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Bend Central is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.

Last Thursday, North Bend Central was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 48-44 to Oakland-Craig.

Meanwhile, Wayne didn't have too much trouble with Cedar Catholic on Friday as they won 55-38. The Blue Devils pushed the score to 43-22 by the end of the third, a deficit the Trojans cut but never quite recovered from.

Wayne's win came from a few key players North Bend Central will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Colson Nelsen, who went 7 of 13 on his way to 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Redden, who went 5 for 6 en route to 11 points along with six boards and three steals.

Wayne pushed their record up to 15-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points per game. As for North Bend Central, their loss dropped their record down to 9-7.

North Bend Central lost to Wayne at home by a decisive 53-37 margin when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will North Bend Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.