🏀 Buckner Bandits Weekly Report
Week of May 3 – May 9, 2025
Record: 2–0 (Overall: 9–1, 1st in the Great 8)
🔥 Taking Care of Business
The Buckner Bandits did exactly what was expected this week—cruising to victories over two struggling Big 8 squads. They dismantled the Saxons on the road with a 98–69 win, then followed it up with a home blowout against the Lady Tigers 901, dropping a season-high 126 points in a 52-point rout.
“We did what we were supposed to do,” said the coaching staff. “These were games we couldn’t afford to drop if we want to stay on top.”
With these wins, the Bandits remain in 1st place in the Great 8, holding a strong 9–1 record heading into a pivotal stretch.
📅 What’s Next: The Crucial Stretch
The next two weeks will test the Bandits’ mettle, as they face:
#3 seed Reapers
#1 overall team 500 Hackers
“We hope to win the next four, but if we come out with 2 wins and 2 losses, it’ll still be a successful run. Those are some good teams,” said a Bandits insider.
This stretch will reveal whether Buckner is a playoff lock or a championship contender.
📈 Player of the Week: Mick Hunt
55 MIN | 20-28 FG | 6-8 3FG | 12 AST | 9 REB | 46 PTS
Mick Hunt was in top form, lighting up defenses with his scoring, vision, and all-around leadership. He shot an incredible 71% from the field, hit six threes, and dropped a season-high 46 points in just two games. He continues to be the engine driving the Bandits' offense.
🧱 Workhorse of the Week: Greyson Tobin
48 MIN | 23 PTS | 16 REB | 8 AST | 5 BLK
Tobin filled the stat sheet with hustle plays, big rebounds, and defensive stops. His impact isn’t always flashy, but his production this week was undeniable.
📊 Weekly Player Stats (May 3–9):
Player MIN FG 3FG FT REB AST STL BLK PTS
Mick Hunt 55 20-28 6-8 0-0 9 12 3 2 46
Johnny Costello 65 13-23 3-3 6-8 8 4 3 2 35
Greyson Tobin 48 10-21 0-2 3-4 16 8 1 5 23
Grover Patterson 53 7-12 0-1 10-10 21 3 4 2 24
Kevin Moore 54 5-16 3-5 1-2 2 14 1 2 14
William Moore 48 7-15 0-0 0-0 13 2 2 2 14
Edwin Long 43 9-15 2-2 1-2 16 6 2 3 21
Paolo Polo 42 8-13 2-4 0-0 5 13 0 2 18
Timothy Lawler 41 8-13 3-6 0-0 3 6 5 0 19
Eleuterio Aillón 31 5-10 0-1 0-0 6 4 0 2 10
🏁 Final Word
The Bandits handled their business against weaker teams this week, but the true test lies ahead. Can they maintain control of the Great 8? With leaders like Mick Hunt and rising contributors like Tobin, Long, and Lawler stepping up, they’ll enter the gauntlet with confidence.