Basketball Recap: Bendle Piles Up the Points Against Atherton

Tigers

Previous 6 Games

01/07/25 vs Atherton	82-40
12/21/24 vs Hazel Park	64-60
12/17/24 @ Owosso	72-60
12/13/24 @ Beecher	69-63
12/10/24 vs Morrice	70-55
12/09/24 @ Caro	66-65

Bendle entered their tilt with Atherton on Tuesday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They took their matchup with ease, bagging an 82-40 victory over the Atherton Wolverines. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Bendle's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Malis Firman led the charge by dropping a triple-double on 15 points, 12 assists, and ten steals. Firman is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least four every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Landon Mattis, who went 7 for 11 on his way to 16 points and six steals.

Bendle's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.3 points per game. As for Atherton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.

Bendle will venture away from home to square off against Lake Fenton at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Atherton, they will challenge Beecher at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.