If Forest Area was feeling good fresh off their 54-34 takedown of Johannesburg-Lewiston last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Forest Area Warriors took a 56-40 bruising from the Grand Traverse Academy Mustangs on Thursday. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Leading Grand Traverse Academy to victory were Charlie Dennis and Caden Klooster. Dennis went 6 of 10 on his way to 13 points along with six boards and four steals, while Klooster went 8 for 11 en route to 22 points. Dennis continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Coby Bilderback, who posted eight points and three steals.
Forest Area's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Grand Traverse Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 4-6 record this season.
Forest Area wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 72-28 loss against East Jordan on the 17th. As for Grand Traverse Academy, they will square off against St. Mary at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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