Basketball Recap: Bronaugh Skates Past Everton with Ease

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bronaugh). They blew past the Everton Tigers, posting a 76-41 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Wildcats have posted since February 6, 2024.

Bronaugh's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Luke Bowling led the charge by putting up 33 points in addition to seven boards and five steals. With that strong performance, Bowling is now averaging an impressive 16.5 points per game. Another player making a difference was Strauss Banes, who went 9 of 19 on his way to 23 points in addition to seven assists and six steals.

Despite the defeat, Everton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Joshua Daniels dropped a double-double on 19 points and 15 boards. The match was Daniels' ninth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Wylie Vigesaa, who posted six points and five rebounds.

The win was the third in a row for Bronaugh, bringing their record for this year to 6-4. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.3 points per game. As for Everton, they dropped their record down to 1-11 with the loss, which was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Bronaugh will head out to challenge Golden City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Everton, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Everton Tigers duke it out with the Niangua Cardinals at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.