Basketball Preview: Great Bend Panthers vs. Sterling Black Bears
The Great Bend Panthers will head out to square off against the Sterling Black Bears at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither Great Bend nor Sterling posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.
Great Bend is leaving town to face Sterling after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Great Bend was beaten by South 57-20 on Friday. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-14.
Meanwhile, Sterling had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a 62-17 loss at the hands of Hillsboro. The Black Bears just can't catch a break and have now endured six defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Everything came up roses for Great Bend against Sterling in their previous matchup back in December of 2022, as the squad secured a 54-21 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Great Bend since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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