Basketball Recap: Bloomfield Falls to Piedra Vista in First Game of Season
By Team Reports
Dec 2, 2024, 8:40am
Basketball Recap: Bloomfield Bobcats vs. Piedra Vista Panthers
Bloomfield had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 71-64 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Piedra Vista Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bobcats of the 41-30 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
Bloomfield's loss came despite strong showings from Elijah Cooks and Xavier Abernathy. Cooks went 7 for 10 en route to 19 points plus six rebounds, while Abernathy went 5 for 8 en route to 17 points plus six rebounds and two steals. Abernathy is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Jayden Betselie was another key player, earning five points.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bloomfield has already played their next game (against Piedra Vista), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Piedra Vista, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on Bayfield at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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