Flanagan-Cornell's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They escaped with a win against the Ridgeview Mustangs by the margin of a single free throw, 43-42. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 60-57 back in November of 2024.
Flanagan-Cornell's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Logan Ruddy, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 17 boards. That's the most rebounds Ruddy has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Rudra Patel, who posted 12 points in addition to five boards and three steals.
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Flanagan-Cornell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.
Flanagan-Cornell's win bumped their record up to 13-6. As for Ridgeview, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Flanagan-Cornell and Deer Creek-Mackinaw will face off at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Flanagan-Cornell is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.9 points per game this season. As for Ridgeview, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Lexington at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Lexington's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matches.
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