Basketball Recap: Bridge to Independence Skates Past Mclaughlin with Ease

Wildcats

Margin (Wins)

12/03/24 vs Liberty Christian Prep	67
01/23/25 @ Winter Haven Christian	67
02/01/25 @ McLaughlin	65
12/10/24 vs Winter Haven Christian	57
01/21/25 vs Forest Lake Academy	40

You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Bridge to Independence on Saturday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the McLaughlin Phoenix out of the water with an 85-20 final score. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 games by 24 points or more this season.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Bridge to Independence to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brock DAlessandro, who shot 4-for-5 from long range and dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 assists. That's the most points DAlessandro has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jye Moreno, who went 6 of 13 on his way to 21 points and four steals.

DAlessandro wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Bridge to Independence was working as a unit and finished the game with 31 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Bridge to Independence pushed their record up to 19-6 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.4 points per game. As for McLaughlin, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-9.

Bridge to Independence will head out on the road to challenge Excel Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Bridge to Independence's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matches. As for McLaughlin, they will host Oasis Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Oasis Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.4 points per game this season.