Kirtland Firebirds Battle Hard Against Montcalm, Fall Short in Close Games
Both the Kirtland Firebirds men's and women's basketball teams battled until the final buzzer but came up just short in their recent games against Montcalm. Strong individual performances highlighted the contests as the Firebirds continue to push forward this season.
Montcalm Community College
9-9, 3-1
70
Kirtland Community College
4-7, 3-2
60
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Montcalm Community College
9-9, 3-1
|
38 | 32 | 70 |
|
Kirtland Community College
4-7, 3-2
|
30 | 30 | 60 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Montcalm Community College
Pts:
Taylen Carver
- 24
Reb:
Taylen Carver
- 9
Ast:
Dorian Allen
- 7
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Montcalm Community College | Kirtland Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (23-54) | (21-69) |
| Field Goal % | 42.6% | 30.4% |
| Rebounds | 35 | 43 |
| Assists | 18 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 12 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 18 | 16 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 0 | 4 |
| Pts in the Paint | 24 | 16 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 11 | 21 |
January 25, 2025
Women's Game Recap
Mariah Ellis led the Firebirds with an impressive 23-point performance, while Adrianna Gilmore added a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Despite their strong efforts, Kirtland couldn't overcome a 15-point halftime deficit, falling to Montcalm by a narrow 55-51 margin.
Men's Game Recap
Troy Jenkins stood out for the Firebirds, posting a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Desmond Larose and Domonique Ramsey each contributed 13 points, but Montcalm managed to secure the victory, 70-60.
The Firebirds displayed determination and grit throughout both matchups and will look to bounce back in their next contests.
