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Bobcat seniors were honored on February 6. Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Bobcats Set School Record with 27 Wins!
By Jim Piacentini
Tuesday, February 6, the Bobcats provided the home fans with a huge win plus a new record, as the Bobcats beat the Reed-Custer Comets, 80-50. The game goes into the record book as Beecher’s 27th win for the season, while setting a new record!
The Bobcats came out of the gates hitting, taking a 22-15 lead by the end of the first quarter, with Adyn McGinley and Orlin Nesbitt taking charge.
The second and third quarters were all Bobcats, as well, with Beecher out-scoring the Comets 41-20. That was enough to put the Bobcats over the hill. The Comets tried, but the Bobcats were too tough.
Beecher had 9 players on the books, including McGinley with 15 points and 3 steals, and Jack Hayhurst with 14 points, as well as 3 steals. Ethan Rydberg added 10 points and 3 assists, while Zack Johnson finished with 9 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds. Way to go, Bobcats!!
Bobcat Adyn McGinley helped the Bobcats remain undefeated. Photo by Jim Piacentini.
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