West Point-Beemer hadn't done well against North Bend Central recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Cadets enjoyed a cozy 63-46 win over the Tigers. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cadets also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2024.
West Point-Beemer had a senior duo take command as Hunter Swanson went 9-for-15 on his way to 27 points and five assists and Peyton Penrose shot 47% from the field to rack up 21 points. Penrose has also been stellar as far as shooting accuracy is concerned: he's posted one of at least 47% every time he's hit the court this season. Another player making a difference was Mason Toelle, who posted four points.
North Bend Central's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cash Hanis, who had 12 points. Koda Baehr also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Cadets
| 12/11/25 vs North Bend Central | 63-46 |
| 12/09/25 vs Stanton | 58-25 |
| 12/04/25 vs Arlington | 43-38 |
West Point-Beemer's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-0. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 54.7 points this season. As for North Bend Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
West Point-Beemer didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 40-36 defeat against Yutan on the 13th. North Bend Central and Wisner-Pilger will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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