Bell hasn't had much luck against Roosevelt recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Rough Riders at 4:00 p.m. Bell will be strutting in after a victory while Roosevelt will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with seven defeats in a row, Bell turned things around against Huntington Park on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Spartans, sneaking past 37-35. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since December 6, 2024.
Bell got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Yandel Lundez out in front who posted 12 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Danny Reyes, who scored five points in addition to seven boards and six assists.
Bell was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They are 4-2 when they've passed the ball that well.
Meanwhile, Roosevelt was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 45-40 to Garfield.
Roosevelt's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 11-5. As for Bell, their win bumped their record up to 5-12.
Bell came up short against Roosevelt when the teams last played back in January of 2025, falling 56-50. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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