The Hancock Bulldogs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their sixth straight loss. They received a tough blow as they fell 70-54 to Dollar Bay. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hancock of the 50-47 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Caleb Kentala was his usual excellent self, scoring 27 points along with eight assists and four steals for Dollar Bay. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Kentala has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Connor Laitala, who scored 15 points.
Hancock has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season. As for Dollar Bay, their win bumped their record up to 8-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hancock is on the road again on Friday and plays Iron Mountain at 7:15 p.m. on February 16th. One thing working in Iron Mountain's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last eight contests. As for Dollar Bay, they will head out on the road to square off against Baraga at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Michigan (Dollar Bay is ranked 512th, while Baraga is ranked 514th).
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