GHS Bulldogs fall 55-44 to Ava Bears
Photo by Karla Smith Gainesville’s Nathan Kiger slams in 2 points for the Bulldogs during a home game against the Ava Bears Friday, Dec. 8.
The Gainesville Bulldogs hosted the Ava Bears in the much-anticipated Highway 5 Showdown Friday, Dec. 8. The Bulldogs had two players in double digits, but it wasn’t enough to beat the Bears, and the Bulldogs lost 55-44.
Jace Headrick led the scoring for the Bulldogs with 15 points, followed by Nathan Kiger with 13. Others scoring in the game were Grant Leeker with 7, Easton McGee with 5, Andrew Hambelton with 3 and Hunter Luna with 1.
Kiger led in rebounds with 5, followed by Hambelton with 4. McGee led in assists with 4, followed by Harmon Johns and Grant Leeker with 2 each.
The Bulldogs traveled to Bakersfield (4-3) Tuesday, Dec. 12, to take on the Lions. Results of that game were unavailable at presstime. Gainesville’s next contest will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Summersville.