Tooele is 0-3 against Bear River since January of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Tooele Buffaloes will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on the Bear River Bears at 7:00 p.m. Tooele will be strutting in after a victory while Bear River will be coming in after a loss.
Tooele is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Granger. Tooele took down Granger 48-32 on Wednesday.
Tooele found their leader in sophomore Kennedy Searle, who went 6 for 12 en route to 17 points plus five rebounds and four steals. Searle has been hot recently, having also posted two or more blocks the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Macie Gustin, who earned nine points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Bear River couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost 54-32 to Layton Christian Academy on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost four in a row.
Despite their loss, Bear River saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Brooklyn Capener, who posted eight points along with seven rebounds and two steals, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Saydee Pebley, who had four points in addition to nine rebounds.
Tooele came up short against Bear River when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 43-35. Will Tooele have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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