After losing to Connell the last time they met, Kiona-Benton decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Kiona-Benton Bears enjoyed a cozy 51-34 victory over the Connell Eagles on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bears.
Kiona-Benton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Addison Messner led the charge by putting up 13 points in addition to seven steals and six rebounds. Yadi Aquilar was another key player, posting 13 points along with six assists and five steals.
Bears
| 01/10/25 @ Connell | 51-34 |
| 01/04/25 vs Wenatchee | 41-32 |
| 01/03/25 vs West Valley | 25-80 |
| 01/02/25 vs Eastmont | 18-48 |
| 12/21/24 @ College Place | 33-39 |
Kiona-Benton's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-7. As for Connell, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Kiona-Benton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 40-28 loss against Royal on the 11th. Connell has also already played their next game, a 77-26 defeat against Wapato on the 14th.
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