Galena was the 67-61 winner over Bishop Manogue when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Galena Grizzlies were just a bucket shy of victory on Friday and fell 39-38 to the Bishop Manogue Miners. While the Grizzlies didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Miners 8-2 in the first quarter.
When it comes to explaining why Galena lost, don't look at Gavin Talonen. Despite the final result, he went 6 for 8 on his way to 12 points and eight rebounds. Talonen continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Nathan Bronander was another key player, putting up seven points and five boards.
Bishop Manogue got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jamahl Jackson out in front who posted nine points in addition to six rebounds and four blocks. Another player making a difference was Liam Sorensen, who scored 14 points.
Galena has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Bishop Manogue, they pushed their record up to 11-8 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Galena will challenge McQueen at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Galena has insisted on making their lastthree contests complete nail-biters, turning in a record of 1-2 during that stretch of close contests. As for Bishop Manogue, they will take on Damonte Ranch at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Damonte Ranch is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.6 points per game this season.
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