Pentwater Crushes Walkerville in Homecoming Blowout

Falcons snap 5-game skid with 73-19 victory over Wildcats

Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:55pm

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The Pentwater boys basketball team ended a five-game losing streak with a dominant 73-19 win over Walkerville on Friday night. Ben Roberson led the Falcons with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals, while homecoming king Brody Austin added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 3 steals. Jacobo Martin chipped in 15 points and 8 steals as Pentwater cruised to the lopsided victory.

Why it matters

Pentwater's blowout win over winless Walkerville on homecoming night snaps their recent skid and gives the team a much-needed confidence boost heading into the final stretch of the season. The Falcons are looking to improve their league record and playoff positioning, while the Wildcats continue to struggle to find their first win.

The details

Pentwater dominated from the opening tip, racing out to a big lead and never looking back. The Falcons' stifling defense forced 20 Walkerville turnovers, leading to numerous fast-break opportunities. Roberson, Austin and Martin led the offensive onslaught, with each player scoring in double figures. Hugh Tanner and Anthony Shafer were the only Walkerville players to score more than 5 points in the lopsided defeat.

  • The game was played on Friday, January 31, 2026 as part of Pentwater's homecoming festivities.
  • Pentwater is scheduled to host Bear Lake in a league game next Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
  • Walkerville's next game is on Thursday, February 6, 2026 when they host Mesick.

The players

Ben Roberson

A standout player for the Pentwater Falcons, Roberson led the team with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals in the homecoming win.

Brody Austin

Pentwater's homecoming king, Austin contributed 18 points, 10 rebounds and 3 steals to the Falcons' blowout victory.

Jacobo Martin

Martin scored 15 points and recorded 8 steals to help Pentwater cruise to the lopsided win over Walkerville.

Hugh Tanner

Tanner was the leading scorer for the Walkerville Wildcats, tallying 11 points in the losing effort.

Anthony Shafer

Shafer added 6 points for Walkerville, who remain winless on the season after the blowout loss to Pentwater.

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What they’re saying

“We really needed this win to get our confidence back and start turning our season around. The guys played with a lot of energy and intensity tonight.”

— Ben Roberson, Pentwater Player

“Pentwater is just a much more talented and experienced team than us. We'll keep working hard and hopefully get that first win soon.”

— Hugh Tanner, Walkerville Player

What’s next

Pentwater will look to build on this momentum when they host Bear Lake next Tuesday, while Walkerville will try to earn their first victory of the season when they welcome Mesick on Thursday.

The takeaway

Pentwater's dominant homecoming win over winless Walkerville provides a much-needed boost for the Falcons, who snapped a 5-game losing streak and showed they have the talent to compete in their league. However, the lopsided nature of the game also highlights the stark contrast in the programs, with Walkerville still searching for their first victory of the season.