The Bryan 8th grade girls basketball team turned a sluggish start into a dominant performance tonight, defeating Ottawa Hills 51-20.\u00a0The Golden Bears struggled to find their offensive rhythm early on, heading into the locker room at halftime with a modest 15-8 lead. Following a focused half time team discussion centered on collective goals and execution, the Bears emerged for the second half looking like a completely different squad.The transformation was immediate and effective as Bryan poured in 36 points in the final two frames, more than doubling their first half production. Driven by resilience and a surge in confidence, the team’s ball movement improved drastically, allowing multiple players to finish the night in double digits. The following girls added to the teams win:<\/p>\n
Ryann Eickhoff- 17 points<\/p>\n
Mallie Grant- 16 points<\/p>\n
Ady Fruchey- 14 points<\/p>\n
Riley Bever and Maliyah Champada both pitched in 2 points a piece.<\/p>\n
The victory was a testament to the team\u2019s determination. By sharpening their focus and playing with renewed energy, the Bears proved they could overcome a slow start to secure a commanding win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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