Two dominant forwards in Goanar Bamach and Cooper Mroczek are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Benson Bunnies will be playing at home against the Elkhorn South Storm at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Benson is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Benson is likely headed into the game with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Millard North on Saturday. Benson fell 71-61 to Millard North. While losing is never fun, the Bunnies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 126th, while the Mustangs are ranked 31st).
Meanwhile, Elkhorn South was just a bucket shy of victory on Saturday and fell 52-51 to Bellevue East.
Benson will have to contain Mroczek as he made an impact in Elkhorn South's last game. He almost dropped a double-double on 22 points and nine rebounds. Mroczek's afternoon made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Lincoln Schwarz was another key player, putting up eight points along with eight boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, Elkhorn South smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
Elkhorn South's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Benson, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Benson beat Elkhorn South 80-73 in their previous matchup two weeks ago. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Mroczek, who went 14 of 32 on his way to 33 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Benson still be able to contain Mroczek? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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