Bethel hadn't done well against Arcanum recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Bethel Bees enjoyed a cozy 52-37 victory over the Arcanum Trojans. The win was all the more spectacular given the Bees' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 341st, while the Trojans are ranked 145th).
Arcanum lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Caroline Long, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds. What's more, Long also racked up four blocks, the most she's had since back in November of 2023. Lexy Gibbons was another key player, putting up 13 points.
Bethel moved to 4-3 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Arcanum, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bethel will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Lehman Catholic at 12:00 p.m. on December 28th. Arcanum and Tri-Village will compete for holiday cheer at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday.
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