Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bishop Kelley). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Guthrie Bluejays 68-12. The Comets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 32 points or more this season.
12/20/24 @ Guthrie | 6 |
12/17/24 @ Nathan Hale | 4 |
12/13/24 vs Jenks | 6 |
12/10/24 vs Shawnee | 2 |
12/07/24 vs Owasso | 5 |
Bishop Kelley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Anne Blankenship led the charge by going 8 for 11 on her way to 17 points in addition to seven assists and seven boards. Blankenship is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 30 games she's played dating back to last season. Kennedy Wray was another key player, going 5 for 10 on her way to 12 points in addition to three steals and three blocks.
Blankenship wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Bishop Kelley was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for Bishop Kelley and bumps their season record up to 4-4. As for Guthrie, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Collinsville the next time they take the court. Bishop Kelley will host Collinsville at 3:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025, while Guthrie will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on January 17, 2025.
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