While Bell didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-23), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against the Pflugerville Connally Cougars by a score of 63-50 on Friday. Given the Blue Raiders' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 134th, while the Cougars are ranked 278th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Pflugerville Connally's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Scruggs, who had 20 points. Anthony Phagans was another key player, posting 16 points.
Bell has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Pflugerville Connally, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Bell wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 58-47 loss against Berkner on the 7th. Pflugerville Connally has also already played their next matchup, a 53-51 win against Santa Fe on the 6th.
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