Basketball Game Preview: Bridge to Independence Wildcats vs. Pine Ridge Panthers + How To Watch

The Bridge to Independence Wildcats will challenge the Pine Ridge Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

After dropping their season opener at home, Pine Ridge is headed out to face a Wildcats team ready to give their home crowd a win. Bridge to Independence lost to Cornerstone Charter Academy at home by a 61-46 margin on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Pine Ridge over Christian Learning Academy in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Panthers blew the Eagles out of the water with a 116-38 final score. With the Panthers ahead 73-26 at the half, the contest was all but over already.

Bridge to Independence better keep an eye on Henry Robinson Jr.. He was instrumental in Pine Ridge's win, dropping a double-double with 50 points and ten boards. Robinson Jr. is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in each of the last 12 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Marrick Savitz, who went 8-for-10 on his way to 20 points in addition to seven assists and six rebounds.

Things could have been worse for Bridge to Independence, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took an 83-66 loss to Pine Ridge in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.