Flint Metro League Competitive Cheer and Local Wrestling Meets Highlight Wednesday Night's High School Sports Action in Flint Area
Flint Metro League competitive cheer and local wrestling meets were the highlights of Wednesday night's high school sports action in the Flint area. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to share game stats, summaries, photos, and quotes via email for coverage. Here is a recap of the Flint-area high school sports from January 21.
Burton Bendle secured its second consecutive victory with a strong team effort, overcoming Flint Southwestern 59-52. Landon Mattis and Caleb Bingham stepped up in the absence of AJ Patterson, contributing 15 and 10 points, respectively. Avery Graham made valuable contributions off the bench as Bendle limited Southwestern to 29 points after a 23-point first quarter. Bendle holds a 5-7 record, while Southwestern stands at 2-6.
Lapeer suffered a 56-34 defeat against Lake Orion, dropping their season record to 2-10. Ayden Monk-Thrower led Lapeer with 13 points in the loss.
In other games, Owosso defeated Durand 62-45, Flint Southwestern beat Burton Bendle 54-44, and Grand Blanc triumphed over Linden 48-41. The Flint Metro League #2 saw Fenton, Swartz Creek, Flushing, Lake Fenton, and Linden as the top 5 team finishes based on scores.
Various wrestling matches took place, with notable results including Corunna's 48-31 win over Lake Fenton, Durand's 54-30 victory against Chesaning, and Flushing's 46-25 win over Holly. The basketball matchups featured a range of scores, with teams like Otisville LakeVille Memorial, Swartz Creek, and Goodrich securing wins.
The Flint-area high school sports scene on January 21 showcased competitive cheer and wrestling events, along with basketball games that saw teams like Burton Bendle, Lapeer, and Grand Blanc in action. Stay tuned for more updates and results from the local sports scene.