Gering was the 67-51 winner over Chadron when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Bulldogs fell 59-46 to the Cardinals on Saturday. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Gage Ruzicka
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Gering's loss came despite strong showings from Max Judy and Gage Ruzicka. Judy went 6-for-14 en route to 14 points and five rebounds, while Ruzicka posted ten points and four steals. Ruzicka is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played.
Chadron's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Derek Bissonette led the charge by shooting 42% from the field to rack up 20 points and four steals. With that strong performance, Bissonette is now averaging an impressive 2.2 steals per game. Tyson Pourier was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 15 points and nine boards.
Gering's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Chadron, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gering will take on Torrington in a holiday battle on Thursday. Chadron will take on Alliance in a holiday battle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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