Bland County had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They enjoyed a cozy 50-32 victory over the Rural Retreat Indians on Monday. For the Bears, this counts as revenge for the 61-45 win the Indians walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2023.
Bland County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tinley Worley, who posted 20 points plus two steals. Worley is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 12 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Kendall Worley, who went 5 for 9 en route to 11 points plus three steals.
Bland County will welcome Virginia High at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rural Retreat, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Marion at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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