The Genesee Wolves lost against the Beecher Buccaneers back in January of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. Genesee was beaten by Beecher 87-47. While losing is never fun, Genesee can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 709th, while Beecher is ranked 160th).
When it comes to explaining why Genesee lost, one person who can't be blamed is Conner Rouse. Despite the final result, he scored 24 points along with five rebounds. Rouse continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Tristin Aguilar was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Genesee's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Beecher, they pushed their record up to 6-4 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Genesee will take on Bendle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Bendle focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up eight on Tuesday. As for Beecher, they the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Flint Southwestern Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 19th. Flint Southwestern Academy is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak.
