Bangs proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 23) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They escaped with a win against the Ballinger Bearcats by the margin of a single free throw, 63-62. The win was nothing new for the Dragons as they're now sitting on three straight.
Ryan Alqorum
| 01/20/26 vs Ballinger | 18 |
| 01/13/26 vs Coleman | 22 |
| 01/09/26 @ Colorado | 17 |
Bangs' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ryan Alqorum, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 19 boards. The matchup was Alqorum's third in a row with at least 17 points. Jayden Robinson was another key player, going 8-for-17 to rack up 19 points and seven rebounds.
Bangs smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
The victory got Bangs back to even at 12-12. As for Ballinger, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-11 record this season.
Coincidentally, Bangs and Ballinger will both be playing Miles the next time they take the court. The Dragons will head out to face the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, while the Bearcats will host them at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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