Basketball Game Preview: Bevier Wildcats vs. Grundy County/Newtown-Harris Panthers

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2023, 4:02am

Preview: Bevier Wildcats vs. Grundy County/Newtown-Harris Panthers

The Bevier Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Grundy County/Newtown-Harris Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

Last Thursday, Bevier was beaten by Marion County 64-24. Bevier has not had much luck with Marion County recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.

Meanwhile, Grundy County/Newtown-Harris didn't have too much trouble with Atlanta on the road on Saturday as they won 54-40.

Grundy County/Newtown-Harris' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Corbin Axtell, who scored 17 points along with 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Another player making a difference was Hayden Neff, who scored 17 points.

Their wins bumped Bevier to 1-1 and Marion County to 3-0.

Bevier was taken down by Grundy County/Newtown-Harris 60-26 in their previous matchup back in December of 2022. Will Bevier have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.