Hemingford is 0-10 against Bridgeport since February of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Bobcats will look to defend their home court against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, in a tight contest that could have gone either way, Hemingford made off with a 54-53 win over Gordon-Rushville. The victory continues a trend for the Bobcats in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won four in a row.
Hemingford's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jacob Bryner, who posted 19 points and six rebounds. Carson Haas was another key player, putting up nine points along with six assists and six steals.
Hemingford smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 17 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Bulldogs on Tuesday. Bridgeport enjoyed a cozy 50-35 victory over Gering.
Hemingford's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Bridgeport, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Hemingford took a serious blow against Bridgeport in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 72-35. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Bulldogs' Hayes Watts, who shot 54% from the field on his way to 18 points. Now that the Bobcats know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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