Canton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 52-41 to the Athens Wildcats. The Warriors were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in January of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Canton lost, don't look at Ben Fitch. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 16 points and 14 rebounds. That was a full 39% of Canton's points, marking the eighth time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points. Talin Williams was another key player, putting up ten points and five boards.
Athens' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was James Friend, who went 5 of 7 on his way to 12 points along with seven rebounds and five blocks. Those 12 points gave Friend a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Adam Kemp, who earned nine points in addition to six steals and five assists.
Canton's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Athens, their victory bumped their record up to 4-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Canton will venture away from home to take on Towanda at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Athens, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Athens Wildcats challenge the Northeast Bradford Panthers at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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