Gainesville was the 66-59 winner over Norwood when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Gainesville Bulldogs were outmatched by the Norwood Pirates and fell 74-38. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 322nd, while the Pirates are ranked 39th).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Norwood to victory, but perhaps none more so than Peyton McDaris, who went 5 for 9 to rack up 11 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists. That's the most boards McDaris has posted since back in December of 2024. Carder Kelly was another key player, going 5 of 8 on his way to 15 points.
Gainesville has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. As for Norwood, they pushed their record up to 20-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gainesville will take on Fordland at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Norwood, they will square off against Fair Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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