Bronaugh hadn't done well against Sheldon recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Bronaugh Wildcats walked away with a 65-58 win over the Sheldon Panthers. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
01/24/25 vs Sheldon | 23 |
01/21/25 vs Jefferson Independent Day | 21 |
01/17/25 vs Golden City | 21 |
01/16/25 vs Golden City | 21 |
01/16/25 vs Everton | 19 |
Bronaugh got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Colter Banes out in front who went 10 of 19 on his way to 23 points and six boards. Banes' evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Luke Bowling, who posted 24 points.
Bronaugh smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
Bronaugh's victory bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Sheldon, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-12.
A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Bronaugh Wildcats take on the Sheldon Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sheldon, they will square off against Jasper at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Sheldon has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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