Bears show strong core, take down Tigers

Bastrop’s varsity boys basketball team cruised past county competition last week, topping Smithville 70-21 behind a balanced offensive attack and a stifling defensive performance.

The Bears controlled the game from the opening tip Nov. 25. Their roster dominated the glass with 34 rebounds and applied relentless pressure to earn 29 steals.

Bastrop junior Ryden Alvarez led all scorers with 17 points, setting the tone early with energy on both ends of the floor. He also paced the Bears defensively with six steals, frequently turning takeaways into transition points.