Caledonia triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Laul Abiel
By Team Reports
Feb 12, 2024, 4:14pm
Recap: Caledonia Fighting Scots vs. Jenison Wildcats
The Caledonia Fighting Scots won the last time they faced the Jenison Wildcats, and things went their way on Friday too. Caledonia snuck past Jenison with a 52-46 win. Given Caledonia's advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 112th, while Jenison is ranked 435th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Laul Abiel was nothing short of spectacular: he scored 12 points along with seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jaiden Googins, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds.
The win got Caledonia back to even at 9-9. As for Jenison, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-17.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Caledonia will take on Grand Haven at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Caledonia focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up ten on Friday. As for Jenison, they will be playing at home against West Ottawa at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jenison is coming into the matchup with 15 straight losses at home, meaning West Ottawa will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
