Basketball Recap: Ian White Key Part of a Team Effort in Bears Win

Leroy hadn't done well against McIntosh recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Leroy Bears came out on top in a nail-biter against the McIntosh Demons, sneaking past 49-47. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 46-36 two weeks ago.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Leroy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ian White, who posted 15 points and five rebounds. The dominant performance also gave White a new career-high in blocks (two). Joshua Reed was another key player, going 5 for 10 on his way to 14 points and five boards.

When it comes to explaining why McIntosh lost, don't look at Corey Williams. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 20 points and 17 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jakari Braggs, who scored seven points.

The victory got Leroy back to even at 8-8. As for McIntosh, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-12.

Leroy will challenge McIntosh at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Leroy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.2 points per game this season. McIntosh has already played their next matchup, a 76-44 defeat against Jackson on the 28th.