Vardaman is 8-2 against Bruce since January of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Vardaman Rams will be home for the holidays to greet the Bruce Trojans at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Vardaman fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back victories it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They took down Houlka 44-30 on Tuesday. That looming 44-30 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Vardaman yet this season.
Meanwhile, after only two points in their last matchup, Bruce made sure to put some points up on the board against Eupora on Tuesday. The stars were shining brightly for Bruce in a 55-37 win over Eupora.
Among those leading the charge was A'toria Knox, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 14 rebounds. Those 14 rebounds set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Laken Corbitt, who scored 19 points along with six rebounds.
Vardaman's victory bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Bruce, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-8.
Vardaman ended up a good deal behind Bruce in their previous matchup on December 5th, losing 52-36. Will Vardaman have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.