BELTON, TX — The Bonham Bulldogs 8th Grade A basketball team faced a tough road test on Thursday night, ultimately falling to Belton Middle School by a score of 38-27.

It was a night defined by Belton's offensive rhythm, as the Bulldogs struggled to close the double-digit gap despite a gritty effort on both ends of the floor. Bonham showed flashes of a potent balanced attack, but Belton’s scoring runs proved to be the difference-maker in this mid-week contest.

Bulldogs Scoring Summary

The Bonham offense saw a distributed scoring effort, led by Dakai Small and Max Westbrook, who both finished the night with 7 points apiece. Daniel Jones was right behind them with 6 points, providing a steady presence in the paint. Rounding out the scoring for the Bulldogs were Jevniell Rosa-Rivera with 3 points, while Ayedon Robinson and Clay Bouvier each chipped in 2 points to bring the team total to 27.

Looking Ahead: Home Stand on Jan 15th

The Bulldogs will look to shake off the road loss and find their rhythm as they return home for their next matchup. Bonham is set to host Copperas Cove Junior High in what promises to be an intense bounce-back opportunity.

Date: Thursday, January 15th
Opponent: Copperas Cove Junior High
Location: Bonham Middle School
Tipoff: 8:00 PM

The Bulldogs are calling on all fans to come out and support the team as they defend their home court.