Bobcats and Badgers!
Florence’s Blake Smith (21) tries to pass the ball to teammate Dustin Williams (4) while surrounded by a bevy of Niagara defenders, including Nicholas Krueger (5), Blake Holmes (23) and Logan Weber (15), during first-half action Tuesday. (Dennis Mansfield/Daily News photo)
Badger Edward Swanson (2) tries to get off a shot over Bobcat defender Logan Schuls (23) during the first half of Tuesday’s varsity contest. (Dennis Mansfield/Daily News photo)
The Niagara and Florence boys varsity basketball teams tipped off their 2022-23 seasons with a clash between the two local rivals Tuesday night at Niagara High School, with the visiting Bobcats coming out on top 57-44.
In what was a hard-fought battle, Florence led by just three points, 23-20, at halftime.
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- Florence’s Blake Smith (21) tries to pass the ball to teammate Dustin Williams (4) while surrounded by a bevy of Niagara defenders, including Nicholas Krueger (5), Blake Holmes (23) and Logan Weber (15), during first-half action Tuesday. (Dennis Mansfield/Daily News photo)
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- Badger Edward Swanson (2) tries to get off a shot over Bobcat defender Logan Schuls (23) during the first half of Tuesday’s varsity contest. (Dennis Mansfield/Daily News photo)
