Butler won the last time they faced Rocky River and things went their way on Thursday too. The Butler Bulldogs came out on top against the Rocky River Ravens by a score of 53-42. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 39th, while the Ravens are ranked 153rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Rocky River's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was MaKenzie Michael, who posted six points in addition to 15 rebounds and four blocks. Michael is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in each of the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Camille Montgomery, who put up 12 points and six boards.
Bulldogs
| 02/20/25 vs Rocky River | 53-42 |
| 02/07/25 vs Charlotte Catholic | 56-45 |
| 02/04/25 vs Rocky River | 57-36 |
| 01/31/25 vs East Mecklenburg | 63-33 |
| 01/17/25 vs Independence | 71-18 |
| + 5 more games |
Butler pushed their record up to 22-2 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.7 points over those games. As for Rocky River, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-8.
Butler wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 64-44 victory against Charlotte Catholic on the 21st. Rocky River does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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