Basketball Recap: Freeland Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

By Team Reports Feb 19, 2025, 9:28pm

Basketball Recap: Freeland Falcons vs. Meridian Mustangs

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Previous 5 Games

02/19/25 vs Meridian70-54
02/17/25 @ Carman-Ainsworth81-53
02/14/25 @ Swan Valley50-27
02/11/25 vs Glenn55-24
02/07/25 vs Frankenmuth55-51

Freeland had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 21.5 points) and they went ahead and made it five on Wednesday. They enjoyed a cozy 70-54 win over the Meridian Mustangs. Given the Falcons' advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 21st, while the Mustangs are ranked 105th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Freeland pushed their record up to 16-3 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.5 points over those games. As for Meridian, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-3.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Freeland will take on Bridgeport at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Meridian, they will face off against Gladwin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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