Basketball Recap: Bell Falls to Verdugo Hills in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Nov 20, 2024, 10:00am

Basketball Recap: Bell Eagles vs. Verdugo Hills Dons

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Bell couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Verdugo Hills Dons on Monday, falling 63-42. The Eagles have struggled against the Dons recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Verdugo Hills was led to victory by William Gharabekyan and Jeffrey Moran. Gharabekyan dropped a triple-double on 23 points, ten rebounds, and ten assists, while Moran went 8 for 14 from beyond the arc en route to 26 points plus five rebounds and two steals. Gharabekyan's afternoon made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Paul Castro, who posted eight points plus two steals.

The win made it two in a row for Verdugo Hills and bumps their season record up to 2-1.

Bell will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Hamilton at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Verdugo Hills, they will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Glendale at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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