By: KJ Cardinal
BEDFORD, NH – Bedford jumped out to an 18-5 lead over visiting Keene and that proved to be the difference as the Bulldogs won, 71-56, on Tuesday night.
It was a rough quarter for Keene as starter Will Fontaine sprained his ankle in the opening minutes and did not return. Kasen Abbott also picked up three fouls. Bedford led 18-8 after the opening stanza.
The Blackbirds managed to cut the lead to two in the 2nd quarter, before trailing 30-24 at the half.
The two squads played even in the third quarter and then Bedford closed things out with a 27-18 fourth quarter.
The Bulldogs were led by four players in double figures: Ali Shoukier (17 points), Connor O’Rourke (16), Wiji Dak (14) and Landon Ellsmore (13).
Javon Massiah pumped in a game-high 22 points to lead Keene, while Jamal Stanley (11), Alex Holmes (11) and Fitch Hennessey (10) all chipped in with double-digits as well.
With the win, Bedford improves to 12-3 on the season. The Blackbirds fall to 10-4.
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