Bunker Hill won the last time they faced West Lincoln and things went their way on Friday too. The Bunker Hill Bears secured a 52-48 W over the West Lincoln Rebels. The Bears didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this victory makes it their second in a row.
Bunker Hill got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Eliana McClain out in front who posted 15 points along with five assists and four steals. McClain is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Rachel Beck was another key player, putting up nine points in addition to five rebounds and three blocks.
Bears
| 02/02/24 vs West Lincoln | 15 |
| 12/13/23 vs West Iredell | 14 |
| 01/31/25 vs West Lincoln | 13 |
| 12/29/23 vs Newton-Conover | 12 |
| 12/04/24 vs West Iredell | 12 |
McClain wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Bunker Hill was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in February of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why West Lincoln lost, don't look at Quinlyn Avery. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 22 points and 14 boards. Those 14 rebounds gave Avery a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Hood, who put up 14 points and five boards.
Bunker Hill's record is now 6-14. As for West Lincoln, they dropped their record down to 2-18 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Bunker Hill and West Lincoln could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. Bunker Hill (ranked 432nd) will meet East Burke (ranked 21st) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Similarly, West Lincoln will take on Newton-Conover at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday down 426 places (503 vs. 77).
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