Blackford was the 76-47 winner over Eastbrook when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Blackford Bruins took a 53-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eastbrook Panthers on Friday. The match marked the Bruins' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Blackford's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mason Kitterman, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Leas, who posted 13 points.
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| 01/31/25 @ Eastbrook | 40-53 |
| 01/28/25 vs Delta | 42-63 |
Even though they lost, Blackford smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive contests.
Eastbrook's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jayden Younce, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 16 points along with seven boards and four steals. Younce continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Draven Collins, who had 15 points.
Blackford's defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 10-7. As for Eastbrook, they pushed their record up to 8-7 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Blackford wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 56-41 victory against Jay County on the 1st. As for Eastbrook, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Eastbrook Panthers take on the Bluffton Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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