Bend is 2-8 against Redmond since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Bend Lava Bears will host the Redmond Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Bend is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 60.2 points per game this season.
Bend is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Tuesday. They were dealt a 74-46 loss at the hands of Summit. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Lava Bears have suffered since February 22, 2024.
Spencer Dildine
| 02/18/25 @ Summit | 57% |
| 02/14/25 vs Mountain View | 55% |
| 02/11/25 vs Caldera | 57% |
| 02/07/25 @ Ridgeview | 50% |
| 01/30/25 @ Redmond | 83% |
| + 9 more games |
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Spencer Dildine, who posted eight points and eight rebounds. He is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 46% in the last 14 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Caleb Unruh, who put up 13 points.
Even though they lost, Bend smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Redmond didn't have too much trouble with Ridgeview on Tuesday as they won 66-52. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Oregon basketball rankings (they are ranked 27th, while the Ravens are ranked 93rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Bend's loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Redmond, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.
Bend came up short against Redmond when the teams last played back in January, falling 68-60. Will Bend have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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