Basketball Recap: Blackford's Run of Four Straight Wins Now Over

By Team Reports Jan 30, 2025, 11:42am

Basketball Recap: Blackford Bruins vs. Delta Eagles

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Previous 5 Games

01/28/25 vs Delta42-63
01/25/25 vs Monroe Central68-63
01/24/25 @ Frankton61-56
01/18/25 @ Winchester Community47-44
01/17/25 vs Mississinewa54-52

After a string of four wins, Blackford's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They lost 63-42 to the Delta Eagles. The matchup marked the Bruins' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

When it comes to explaining why Blackford lost, don't look at Mason Kitterman. Despite the final result, he posted 13 points and five boards. Amarian Leggett was another key player, putting up 11 points.

Blackford's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-6. As for Delta, they pushed their record up to 11-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Blackford will head out to face off against Eastbrook at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Gage Baker and Jayden Younce. As for Delta, they are taking a road trip to challenge Wapahani at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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