Talawanda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were dealt a 63-23 loss at the hands of the Bellbrook Golden Eagles. The Brave were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-12.
Despite the defeat, Talawanda saw an underclassman step up: freshman Jake Van Gorden posted nine points and six boards. Zeke Klenk also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Talawanda's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Bellbrook, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season.
Talawanda will venture away from home to face off against Northwest at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bellbrook, they will welcome Ross at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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