Basketball Recap: Mendon Skates Past Constantine with Ease

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mendon). They claimed a resounding 64-34 win over the Constantine Falcons. With the Hornets ahead 39-19 at the half, the contest was all but over already.

Mendon was led to victory by Owen Gorham and Ryder Gorham. Owen went 12 for 15 on his way to 31 points in addition to seven rebounds and six assists, while Ryder dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 assists. With that strong performance, Owen is now averaging an impressive 16.6 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Tristin Wood, who posted three points and five rebounds.

Mendon's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Constantine, their defeat was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.

Mendon will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Quincy at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. As for Constantine, they will welcome Kalamazoo Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Constantine is facing Kalamazoo Christian at the right time seeing as Kalamazoo Christian is stuck on a six-game losing streak.