Bennington Bulldogs Face Washington County Tigers in Basketball Matchup

Teams look to bounce back from recent losses as they meet on the court

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The Bennington Bulldogs will travel to take on the Washington County Tigers in a high school basketball game on Thursday evening. Both teams are coming off recent defeats and will be looking to get back on track. Bennington has struggled defensively this season, giving up an average of 52.8 points per game, while Washington County has lost five straight games heading into this contest.

Why it matters

This game represents an opportunity for both teams to get a much-needed win and potentially build some momentum as they approach the end of the regular season. The outcome could impact their seeding and matchups in the upcoming state tournament.

The details

Bennington is led by their top scorer Michael Peterson, who had 18 points and 9 rebounds in Washington County's last game. Chayse Gross also played well for the Tigers, scoring 15 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. Bennington will need to find a way to slow down these two players if they want to come away with a victory.

  • The game is scheduled for Thursday, February 5th at 7:00 p.m.
  • Bennington is coming off a 65-35 loss to Ell-Saline on Tuesday.
  • Washington County lost 66-53 to Clifton-Clyde in their previous game on Tuesday.

The players

Michael Peterson

A key player for the Washington County Tigers who had 18 points and 9 rebounds in the team's last game.

Chayse Gross

A Washington County player who scored 15 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in the team's previous contest.

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The takeaway

This game represents an important matchup for both teams as they look to bounce back from recent losses and position themselves for a strong finish to the regular season and a potential deep run in the state tournament.