Bowie hasn't had much luck against Americas recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bears will challenge the Trail Blazers at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, Bowie needed a bit of extra time to put away Socorro. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bulldogs, sneaking past 49-47. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bears have posted since December 10, 2024.
Derek Hernandez
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Bowie's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Derek Hernandez, who shot 75% from the field on his way to 17 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals. Hernandez is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Derek Montanez, who went 5-for-11 en route to 15 points and eight steals.
Meanwhile, after only 26 points in their last contest, Americas made sure to put some points up on the board against Pebble Hills on Friday. The Trail Blazers blew past the Spartans 63-20. The Trail Blazers haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Americas now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Bowie, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Bowie took a serious blow against Americas in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, falling 88-29. Can the Bears avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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