Frankenmuth picks up ninth straight win at home

By Team Reports Mar 1, 2024, 8:26am

Recap: Frankenmuth Eagles vs. Bridgeport Bearcats

There's no place like home for the Frankenmuth Eagles, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They strolled past Bridgeport with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the game 73-58. Given Frankenmuth's advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 110th, while Bridgeport is ranked 533rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

It was another big night for Carson Knoll, who scored 25 points along with six assists and six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Jared Watchorn, who scored 12 points along with four steals.

Frankenmuth pushed their record up to 17-6 with that win, which was their ninth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.6 points per game. As for Bridgeport, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-20.

Frankenmuth will be playing at home against Saginaw at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Frankenmuth knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past five matches -- so hopefully Saginaw likes a good challenge. Bridgeport does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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