Ray hadn't done well against Williams recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Ray Bearcats pulled ahead with a 49-48 photo finish over the Williams Vikings. This was payback for the Bearcats, who suffered a 56-40 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Ray got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Mark Chester out in front who posted 11 points along with six assists and three steals. Another player making a difference was Seth Wade, who scored 11 points.
Ray is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.3 points per game. As for Williams, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ray has already played their next game (against Williams), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Williams, they and Music Mountain are set to duel on Tuesday.
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