Polson falls despite strong effort from Brenden Griffin

By Team Reports Feb 14, 2024, 12:12pm

Recap: Polson Pirates vs. Ronan Chiefs

The Polson Pirates's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fifth straight defeat. They took a 44-32 hit to the loss column at the hands of Ronan. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Polson of the 73-56 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.

Despite the loss, Polson still got an impressive performance from Brenden Griffin, who scored 14 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Griffin has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Maddox Bird, who scored eight points.

Polson struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only three offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Polson has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-15 record this season. As for Ronan, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-7.

Polson will face off against Whitefish at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Polson is coming into the matchup with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Whitefish will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Ronan, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 70-63 loss vs. Browning on the 12th.

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