The Kenesaw Blue Devils were the 44-34 winner over the Bertrand Vikings when they last played one another back in February of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Kenesaw fell just short of Bertrand by a score of 43-41.
Despite the defeat, Kenesaw saw an underclassman step up: Adam Denkert dropped a double-double on 13 points and 14 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jravin Suck, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds.
Bertrand's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Thunder Nelson, who scored 13 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Marshall Steinbrink, who scored eight points along with seven steals and five rebounds.
Kenesaw has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. As for Bertrand, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kenesaw will face off against Wood River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kenesaw is coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning Wood River will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Bertrand, they will square off against Cambridge at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bertrand is coming into the match with four straight wins on the road, so Cambridge is out to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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