After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lakewood, Buckeye was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They managed a 73-69 win over the Rocky River Pirates. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bucks as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
When it comes to explaining why Rocky River lost, don't look at Danny Berg. Despite the final result, he shot 67% from beyond the arc on his way to 34 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Rowan Kennedy, who posted 16 points and seven boards.
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| 02/20/26 - Away | 73-69 W |
| 01/16/26 - Home | 71-65 W |
| 01/17/25 - Away | 58-62 L |
| 12/03/24 - Home | 69-63 W |
| 02/20/24 - Away | 56-64 L |
| + 5 more games |
Buckeye's win bumped their record up to 12-10. As for Rocky River, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-7.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Buckeye will host Garrett Morgan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bucks' defense better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 74.7 points per game this season. As for Rocky River, they will be taking part in a tournament against Chardon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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