Bad Axe entered their tilt with Vassar on Wednesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Vassar Vulcans by a score of 73-61. Given the Hatchets' advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 211th, while the Vulcans are ranked 463rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
When it comes to explaining why Vassar lost, don't look at Austin Long. Despite the final result, he went 7 of 14 en route to 28 points and five assists. What's more, Long also racked up two blocks, the most he's had since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brayden Rondo, who posted six points.
Hatchets
| 01/22/25 @ Vassar | 73-61 |
| 01/17/25 @ Laker | 47-45 |
| 01/08/25 @ Cass City | 45-37 |
| 12/18/24 @ Caro | 50-33 |
| 12/11/24 @ Sandusky | 54-39 |
| + 2 more games |
Bad Axe's victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-3. As for Vassar, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bad Axe will challenge Unionville-Sebewaing at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Vassar, they will take on Laker at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Vassar is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.8 points per game this season.
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