The Mount Michael Benedictine Knights's three-game losing streak came to an end on Tuesday. They snuck past Waverly with a 50-45 victory. For Mount Michael Benedictine, this counts as revenge for the 49-45 defeat Waverly walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2023.
Mount Michael Benedictine's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Griffin Snyder, who scored 12 points. Jack Skahan was another key contributor, scoring 13 points.
Waverly lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Reece Bader, who scored 14 points. Another player making a difference was Ashton Heffelfinger, who scored 12 points.
Mount Michael Benedictine's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8. As for Waverly, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mount Michael Benedictine will take on Gross Catholic at TBD on Tuesday. As for Waverly, they will play host again and welcome Elkhorn North, where tip off is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Elkhorn North is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
