The Gering Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Custer Wildcats 55-53.
Gering's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ayler Bell, who went 5-for-12 on his way to 12 points along with seven boards and five assists. Max Judy was another key player, shooting 60% from the field en route to 15 points.
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Gering was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They are a perfect 5-0 when they've passed the ball that well.
Gering is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points over those games. As for Custer, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Gering has already played their next contest, a 57-48 victory against Niobrara County on the 31st. As for Custer, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 46-43 loss against Chadron on the 31st.
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