The Bluffton Tigers 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team improved to 6-1 on the season with an impressive 42-34 victory over Norwell Middle School. The Tigers delivered another exciting performance, playing in their second consecutive close game in as many nights. Trailing 22-17 at halftime, Bluffton rallied in the third quarter behind an explosive offensive burst. Ethan Ribich sparked the comeback by draining a three-pointer to tie the game at 22. Moments later, Vince Lambert caught fire, scoring 9 of his game-high 15 points in an electrifying stretch where he hit three consecutive three-pointers in just over 90 seconds. This gave Bluffton a 9-point lead they would not surrender. Lambert led the way with 15 points, finishing a perfect 4-for-4 from beyond the arc and 3-for-4 at the free-throw line. Maddox White contributed 12 points, along with 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks despite fouling out early in the 4th quarter. Chase Kistler also tallied 12 points with 9 rebounds. Ribich added 3 points and led the team with a +13 plus/minus rating, while Wyatt Holmes pulled down a team-best 10 rebounds. The Bluffton Tigers 7th Grade Boys Basketball Team fought hard but fell to Norwell Middle School 43-33, dropping to 5-2 on the season. The Tigers trailed 32-16 heading into the fourth quarter but mounted a spirited comeback. Davin Drayer’s basket with 1:19 remaining trimmed the deficit to just 36-31. However, Bluffton’s rally fell short as Norwell sealed the game by hitting 7 of their final 8 free throws. Drayer led the Tigers with a strong performance, recording 16 points and 9 rebounds. Riker Beste turned in a solid all-around effort with 7 points, 5 rebounds, and a team-high 3 assists. Easton Schipper scored 5 points, Kreigh Ault added 3, and Simeon Terry rounded out the scoring with 2 points.