Chieftains
| 12/21/24 @ Lewis Central | 56-46 |
| 12/20/24 @ Millard South | 57-49 |
| 12/17/24 vs Millard West | 60-55 |
| 12/14/24 vs Marian | 62-47 |
Bellevue East came tearing into Saturday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 56-46 win over the Lewis Central Titans. Given the Chieftains' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 12th in Nebraska, while the Titans are ranked 103rd in Iowa), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Bellevue East was led to victory by Tniyah Wilson-Smith and Brani Jackson. Wilson-Smith dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Jackson posted 12 points along with five boards and four steals. Jackson has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamyla Gilmore, who earned five points and six rebounds.
Bellevue East smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Bellevue East's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Lewis Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Bellevue East wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 69-49 win against Elkhorn South on the 28th. As for Lewis Central, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Glenwood at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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