Basketball Recap: Bend Piles Up the Points Against Churchill

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bend). They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Churchill Lancers 69-21. The Lava Bears have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 23 points or more this season.

Lava Bears

Previous 5 Games

12/17/24 @ Churchill	69-21
12/14/24 @ Hood River Valley	47-52
12/13/24 @ Pendleton	38-40
12/10/24 vs Mazama	39-16
12/07/24 vs Seaside	52-28

Bend's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-3. As for Churchill, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Bend wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 69-64 loss against Marshfield on the 19th. As for Churchill, they will take on St. Mary's Academy in a tournament on Saturday.