Middletown Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 47-44 heartbreaker at the hands of the Yellow Springs Bulldogs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Eagles have suffered since January 23, 2024.
Yellow Springs' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brayden Trimbach led the charge by shooting 4-for-6 from long range and almost dropping a double-double on 18 points and nine boards. That makes it six consecutive games in which Trimbach has scored at least a third of Yellow Springs' points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaveeyon Wagner, who posted eight points and six rebounds.
Middletown Christian's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Yellow Springs, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-10.
Middletown Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 51-43 victory against Lockland on the 25th. Yellow Springs has also already played their next game, a 51-44 defeat against West Jefferson on the 25th.
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