Pentwater lost a hard-fought contest to Wellspring Prep Monday,
50-48, when Wellspring tipped and stole a pass in the final seconds to
hold off the Falcons.
"The game featured constant momentum swings, with neither team able to
pull away as both sides traded baskets and defensive stops throughout
the night," Pentwater coach Ashley Lubera said. "The Falcons stayed poised, defended well, and matched
Wellspring’s physicality possession for possession."
Unfortunately
for Pentwater (1-4), turnovers like the one on its last possession
proved too much to overcome. The Falcons had 31 giveaways in the game.
Wyatt
Roberts knocked down a big shot late in the game to keep the Falcons in
it, and Brody Austin put in eight of his 13 points in the second half.
He also had 12 rebounds.
Abram Kieda led the Falcons with 13
points as well, and grabbed 16 boards. Jacobo Martin chipped in eight
points and had five steals.
"Despite strong execution in many areas, a few key miscues. especially
late, gave Wellspring just enough of an edge in a game where every
possession mattered," Lubera said. "Still, the effort, resilience, and competitiveness
shown by the Falcons all night were undeniable."
