The Trinity Celtics will take on the Bennington Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
Trinity lost 54-30 to Berean Academy on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Celtics can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 221st, while the Warriors are ranked 94th).
Meanwhile, Bennington made easy work of Classical on Friday and carried off a 60-37 victory. The win continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Saints: they've now won three in a row.
Trinity better keep an eye on Brayden Palenske. He was instrumental in Bennington's win, dropping a double-double with 15 points and ten boards. What's more, Palenske also posted five blocks, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Payge Rodenbeek was another key player, putting up five points along with eight assists and six rebounds.
Trinity has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Bennington, their victory bumped their record up to 12-6.
Trinity came up short against Bennington when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 57-46. Thankfully for Trinity, Eli Lawson (who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 12 boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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