Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin is 5-0 against Chrisman since December of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin Blue Devils will head out on the road to face off against the Chrisman Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin will be strutting in after a victory while Chrisman will be coming in after a loss.
Last Monday, Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin was able to grind out a solid win over Hoopeston, taking the game 38-31. The win was just what Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin needed coming off of a 38-11 loss in their prior matchup.
Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gentry Elson out in front who scored four points along with five assists and five steals. Marleigh Schmit was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, Chrisman came up short against Georgetown-Ridge Farm on Wednesday and fell 43-32. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Chrisman in their matchups with Georgetown-Ridge Farm: they've now lost eight in a row.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the most dominant came from Adaleyn Miller, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points she has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Jones, who scored three points along with nine rebounds and three steals.
Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Chrisman, their loss dropped their record down to 7-14.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 27.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Chrisman struggles in that department as they've been averaging 25.9 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Everything came up roses for Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin against Chrisman in their previous matchup back in January of 2023 as the team secured a 44-14 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
