Brighton had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 42-29 win over The Academy Wildcats on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their 19-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Brighton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Haleyanna Martin led the charge by going 7 for 17 en route to 15 points plus eight rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Brynn Davis, who had seven points in addition to 12 rebounds and eight steals.
The Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Keara Pogue and Megan Baker. Pogue had ten points plus seven rebounds and two steals, while Baker had six points in addition to seven rebounds.
Brighton will take on Standley Lake in a tournament on Thursday. As for The Academy, they will be taking part in a tournament against Thompson Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Academy is looking for their season's first win.
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