Having just played yesterday, the Bronson Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Saint Francis Catholic Wolves at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Monday, Bronson escaped with a win against Bell by the margin of a single free throw, 37-36. The 37-point effort marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Meanwhile, Saint Francis Catholic waltzed into their game on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They really took it to the Sharks for the full four quarters, racking up a 62-33 win. The Wolves have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Saint Francis Catholic's win came from a few key players Bronson will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was William Collett, who posted 13 points and four steals. That's the most steals he has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Liam Banks, who had nine points.
Saint Francis Catholic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Bronson's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-5. As for Saint Francis Catholic, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Bronson barely slipped by Saint Francis Catholic in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, winning 68-67. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Collett, who went 7 of 13 from beyond the arc on his way to 26 points and six rebounds. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Bronson still be able to contain Collett? There's only one way to find out.
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