Bendle was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost to the Millington Cardinals at home by a 71-56 margin. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 386th, while the Cardinals are ranked 77th).
Malis Firman
| 02/21/25 vs Millington | 5 |
| 02/19/25 vs Chesaning | 10 |
| 02/14/25 vs Genesee Christian | 4 |
| 02/11/25 vs International Academy | 6 |
| 02/07/25 vs Beecher | 4 |
| + 17 more games |
AJ Patterson and Malis Firman certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Patterson on his way to 14 points, while Firman posted four points in addition to six assists and five steals. Firman is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Juma Mkakile, who earned nine points and six boards.
Bendle's loss dropped their record down to 13-9. As for Millington, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-2 record this season.
Bendle didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 56-36 win against Genesee on the 24th. As for Millington, they will take on Vassar in a tournament on Wednesday. One thing working in Millington's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matchups.
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