Bessemer City had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell 67-62 to the Forestview Jaguars on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Jaguars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
Despite the loss, Bessemer City still got an impressive performance from Tristen Gordon, who posted 25 points and five assists. Another player making a difference was Raheem McClure, who shot 45% from the field en route to 14 points.
Zyir Sowell was a one-man wrecking crew For Forestview. as he went 8-for-12 on his way to 24 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Semaj Hart, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds.
Bessemer City wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 55-42 defeat against Ashbrook on the 19th. Hopefully Forestview paid attention to the Yellow Jackets' contest: the next time they hit the field, they'll take on the Yellow Jackets at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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