Wootton was the 64-55 winner over Churchill when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Wootton Patriots took a 60-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Churchill Bulldogs on Friday. The game marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Wootton's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brenden Famulare, who posted 13 points. Famulare is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Brian Ngouzo was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds.
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Even though they lost, Wootton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Wootton moved to 3-3 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Churchill, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wootton will venture away from home to square off against Woodbridge at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wootton is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.8 points per game this season. As for Churchill, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Whitman at 7:15 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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