The Bridgeport boys basketball team continued its gauntlet of facing tough competition last week.
For the second straight game, the Bulldogs started the week with a matchup against undefeated Ogallala. The Indians handled the Bulldogs in the championship game of the Chadron Holiday Classic just a week prior. However, the rematch proved much different as Bridgeport pushed the state-rated opponent to the limit before falling 55-48. Bridgeport led 33-28 at halftime, but the Indians outscored the Bulldogs 27-15 in the second half to rally for the victory.
Hayes Watts led the Bulldogs offensively. He scored a game-high 20 points with a pair of 3-pointers.Watts also finished with six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Landon Dean had a double-double for the Bulldogs.The sophomore post scored 13 points and grabbed a team-high 10 boards. Gage Nein finished with six points, three assists, and three steals. Colton Carrier had six rebounds.
