Recap: New Buffalo Bison vs. Bangor Vikings
The New Buffalo Bison had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Bangor by a score of 46-33 on Thursday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win New Buffalo has managed all season.
New Buffalo found their leader in underclassman Lucas Forker, who scored 18 points along with nine rebounds and four steals. The match was Forker's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Samuel Tripp, who scored ten points along with three steals.
New Buffalo's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Bangor, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
New Buffalo will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Gobles at 2:30 p.m. on January 6th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Michigan (Gobles is ranked 622nd, while New Buffalo is ranked 608th). As for Bangor, they will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Athens at 1:00 p.m. Athens is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
