Gering is 1-9 against Scottsbluff since January of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Gering Bulldogs will venture away from home to face off against the Scottsbluff Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Fans were treated to a Battle of the Bulldogs on Saturday. Gering came out on top against North Platte by a score of 47-37.
Meanwhile, Scottsbluff came tearing into Saturday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 40.4 points), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by an 87-63 margin over the Bison. The Bearcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matches by 21 points or more this season.
Scottsbluff's win came from a few key players Gering will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Nate Kelley, who posted 18 points and seven assists. The contest was his fifth in a row with at least 15 points. Rylee Meininger was another key player, putting up 17 points and three steals.
Scottsbluff's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-3. As for Gering, their record is now 9-11.
Gering was taken down by Scottsbluff 73-39 in their previous matchup back in January. Can Gering avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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