The Anthony Wayne Generals will take on the Purcell Marian Cavaliers in a tournament on Sunday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Purcell Marian is hoping to do what Findlay couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Anthony Wayne's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Anthony Wayne breezed by Findlay to the tune of 68-21.
Anthony Wayne had a senior duo take command as Elise Bender almost dropped a double-double on 30 points and nine rebounds and Brooke Bender went 8 for 9 en route to 18 points plus three steals. The game was Elise's third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Pike, who scored seven points along with three steals.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Purcell Marian). They claimed a resounding 92-43 win over Summit Country Day. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Purcell Marian pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 78.6 points per game. As for Anthony Wayne, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Anthony Wayne came up short against Purcell Marian when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 62-50. Will Anthony Wayne have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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