Basketball Recap: Olmsted Falls Comes Up Short

Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Olmsted Falls couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a hard 56-40 fall against the Anthony Wayne Generals on Sunday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 70-66 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2022.

Anthony Wayne had a senior duo take command as Elise Bender dropped a double-double with 24 points and ten boards and Brooke Bender dropped a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Those 13 rebounds set a new season-high mark for Brooke. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Pike, who posted eight points along with six boards and five assists.

Olmsted Falls' defeat dropped their record down to 21-6-1. As for Anthony Wayne, the win (which was their 16th in a row) raised their record to 24-2.

Olmsted Falls does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Anthony Wayne, they will face off against Winton Woods at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Winton Woods will roll in looking for their 27th straight victory, something Anthony Wayne surely won't give up without a fight.