Bobcats Pounce on the Eaglets
Andrew Hanania | Sunday | January 15, 2023 | 4:26 PM
On Saturday, the Grand Blanc Bobcats (6-2, SVL) defeated the Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Eaglets (5-3, CHSL-Central) by a score of 60-49.
The game started at a quick pace, as we saw three lead changes and one tie within the first three minutes. The Bobcats would take a 9-8 lead with 3:35 left in the quarter and they would never give that lead up. They took a 13-8 lead into the second quarter.
The Eaglets and Bobcats played fairly even in the second quarter. Orchard Lake was able to cut the lead to two points but were never able to regain the lead. The Bobcats always had an answer, and they took a 21-16 lead into the half.
The third quarter saw the Eaglets fight tremendously to get back into the game. They kept up with the Bobcat offense and got as close as three points from tying the game. Grand Blanc did not give in, and they took a 36-28 lead into the final quarter.
Grand Blanc was much more dominant and in control in the fourth quarter. They continued to extend their lead. Both teams dialed up the offense in this quarter as they combined to score 45 total points. The Bobcats would hold on to their lead and went on to win by a score of 60-49.
RJ Taylor and Tae Boyd had big games for the Bobcats. Taylor was 5 of 12 from the field, as well as 7 of 7 from the free throw line. He had 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals.
Boyd was 5 of 10 from the floor, including 4 of 6 from three, as well as 4 of 7 from the line. He had 18 points and 1 rebound.
Grand Blanc will play Saginaw Heritage (6-3, SVC) on 1-17 as they look to continue their success. Orchard Lake will take on Brother Rice (9-1, CHSL-Central) on 1-17 as they look to bounce back from this loss.
If you missed the game, you can go to The Prep YouTube channel and watch the game in its entirety.
