If Connell was riding high fresh off their 50-22 takedown of Wahluke last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Connell Eagles received a blow on Friday as they fell 51-34 to the Kiona-Benton Bears. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Kiona-Benton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Addison Messner, who posted 13 points in addition to seven steals and six boards. Yadi Aquilar was another key player, putting up 13 points along with six assists and five steals.
Connell has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Kiona-Benton, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-7.
Connell has already played their next contest, a 77-26 loss against Wapato on the 14th. As for Kiona-Benton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 40-28 defeat against Royal on the 11th.
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