Bethune is 2-8 against Miami-Yoder since January of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Bobcats just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Buffaloes at 3:30 p.m. Bethune has given up an average of 55 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bethune is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Otis on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Bobcats were beaten by the Bulldogs 66-36. The Bobcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 46-17.
Despite their loss, Bethune saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Caleb Gitschlag, who posted nine points and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. Arthur Aquino also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Meanwhile, Miami-Yoder lost to Kit Carson on the road by a 48-31 margin back in December of 2025.
Like Bethune, Miami-Yoder lost despite seeing results from several players. Jesus Cruz led the charge by putting up 12 points in addition to seven rebounds and seven steals. That was a full 38.7% of the Buffaloes' points, marking the third time in a row Cruz has earned more than a third of the team's points. Robert Book was another key player, posting ten points.
Bethune's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Miami-Yoder, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Bethune couldn't quite get it done against Miami-Yoder in their previous meeting back in January of 2025 as they fell 42-29. Can the Bobcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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