Bend hasn't had much luck against Redmond recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Lava Bears will be playing at home against the Panthers at 6:30 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row, Bend turned things around against Ridgeview on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Ravens, sneaking past 66-64. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lava Bears have posted since December 16, 2025.
Meanwhile, Redmond had just enough and edged out Caldera 64-62 on Tuesday.
Redmond's win bumped their record up to 6-16. As for Bend, the victory got them back to even at 11-11.
Bend ended up a good deal behind Redmond in their previous matchup back in January, losing 79-65. Will the Lava Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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