Bennett Tigers Fall to Undefeated Simla Cubs

Simla's defense shuts down Bennett's offense in 63-18 victory

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Bennett Tigers' four-game winning streak came to an end on Wednesday as they fell 63-18 to the undefeated Simla Cubs. Despite a strong performance from Emilee Venneberg, who scored 9 points, Bennett's defense struggled against Simla's high-powered offense.

Why it matters

This loss drops Bennett's record to 18-5 on the season, while Simla remains undefeated at 22-0. The game highlighted Simla's defensive prowess, as they held Bennett well below their season scoring average of 28.22 points allowed per game.

The details

Simla was led by Carlee Cox, who scored 15 points on 55% shooting and added 8 rebounds and 5 steals. Brynlee Amendt also had a strong game for Simla, contributing 6 points, 8 steals, and 6 assists. Simla's defense has been stifling at home, allowing just 21.6 points per game over their last 14 home wins dating back to last season.

  • Bennett dropped to 18-5 on Wednesday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins on the road.
  • Simla pushed their record up to 22-0 with the victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season.

The players

Emilee Venneberg

A player for the Bennett Tigers who scored 9 points in the loss.

Carlee Cox

A player for the Simla Cubs who scored 15 points on 55% shooting and added 8 rebounds and 5 steals.

Brynlee Amendt

A player for the Simla Cubs who contributed 6 points, 8 steals, and 6 assists.

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What’s next

Simla will challenge Calhan at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

The takeaway

Simla's dominant defensive performance at home proved too much for the Bennett Tigers, who struggled to score and fell to the undefeated Cubs. This loss highlights the importance of strong defense in high school basketball.