Firebirds Shine in Thriller, Prepare for Home Matchup
The Kirtland Firebirds delivered exciting performances on the court, highlighted by a dramatic last-second win for the men’s team and a strong effort from the women’s squad.
Kirtland Community College
69
Alpena Community College
67
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kirtland Community College
|
27 | 42 | 69 |
|
Alpena Community College
|
34 | 33 | 67 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Alpena Community College
Pts:
Chas Stanek
- 25
Reb:
Derian Williams
- 11
Ast:
Robert Williams
- 4
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Kirtland Community College | Alpena Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (24-59) | (26-63) |
| Field Goal % | 40.7% | 41.3% |
| Rebounds | 35 | 35 |
| Assists | 11 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 21 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 28 | 22 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 11 | 9 |
| Pts in the Paint | 0 | 0 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 25 | 5 |
January 15, 2025
Troy Jenkins delivered a clutch, last-second shot to lift the Kirtland Firebirds to a thrilling 69-67 victory. The balanced offensive effort saw five players scoring in double figures, with Noah Cosme and Desmond Larose leading the way with 11 points each.
On the women's side, Mariah Ellis put up an impressive 18-point performance, but it wasn't enough as the Firebirds fell 59-50 in a hard-fought battle.
Both teams are back in action on Saturday as they host Mid Michigan College. Catch the Firebirds on their home court and show your support!