Thunderbirds
| 03/01/25 vs Millard West | 69-50 |
| 02/22/25 vs Benson | 80-47 |
| 02/21/25 vs Fremont | 80-48 |
| 02/14/25 @ Bellevue East | 76-56 |
| 02/11/25 @ Lincoln Southwest | 81-72 |
| + 3 more games |
Bellevue West came tearing into Saturday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 21.1 points), and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 69-50 victory over the Millard West Wildcats. Given the Thunderbirds' advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 14th, while the Wildcats are ranked 89th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Bellevue West to victory, but perhaps none more so than Carsen Schultz, who shot 62% from the field on his way to 23 points. What's more, Schultz also posted a 63% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Bryce Johnson Jr, who posted 12 points along with eight boards and seven assists.
When it comes to explaining why Millard West lost, don't look at Reece Carson. Despite the final result, he shot 4-for-7 from long range and dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten rebounds. Carson continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Cade Walker was another key player, putting up seven points.
Bellevue West pushed their record up to 17-7 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.8 points over those games. As for Millard West, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-16.
As of now, neither Bellevue West nor Millard West have any future games scheduled.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
