Basketball Game Preview: Pleasanton Bulldogs vs. Bertrand Vikings

The Pleasanton Bulldogs will square off against the Bertrand Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Bulldogs on Tuesday. Pleasanton took a 63-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of Shelton. The defeat continues a trend for Pleasanton in their meetings with Shelton: they've now lost five in a row.

Brennan Lindner

Points

12/09/25 @ Shelton	27
12/05/25 vs Arcadia/Loup City	26
12/04/25 @ Axtell	22

Despite the loss, Pleasanton got top-tier performance from Brennan Lindner, who posted 27 points. Lindner's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 22 points. Braxton Eilensteine was another key player, putting up nine points.

Meanwhile, Bertrand suffered their biggest defeat since December 5, 2024 on Monday. They lost 65-41 to Elm Creek. The last quarter was a mere formality, since the game's final score was reached by the end of the third quarter.

Having lost for the first time this season, Pleasanton fell to 2-1. As for Bertrand, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Pleasanton suffered a grim 67-46 defeat to Bertrand when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.