Pender proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by 24) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Bancroft-Rosalie Panthers 51-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pendragons have posted since December 10, 2024.
Pender got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Alex Roth out in front who went 6 for 12 on his way to 17 points and eight rebounds. Ryan Krueger was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 13 boards.
Pendragons
| 01/07/25 @ Bancroft-Rosalie | 51-49 |
| 12/21/24 @ Stanton | 51-21 |
| 12/12/24 @ Lutheran-Northeast | 43-39 |
| 12/06/24 @ Tekamah-Herman | 70-23 |
Pender's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.8 points per game. As for Bancroft-Rosalie, their loss ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-1.
Pender will square off against Lyons-Decatur Northeast at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pender has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Bancroft-Rosalie, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Bancroft-Rosalie Panthers take on the Tekamah-Herman Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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