Basketball Recap: Marlington Dukes vs. Boardman Spartans
Marlington managed to keep up with Boardman until halftime on Monday, but things quickly went downhill from there. The Marlington Dukes came up short against the Boardman Spartans, falling 57-36. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Dukes of the 54-22 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Boardman's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sarah Bero led the charge by dropping a double-double on 15 points and 14 rebounds. Bero is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Mikayla Rivera, who went 5 for 12 en route to 16 points plus two steals and two blocks.
Marlington's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Boardman, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marlington will square off against Carrollton at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Boardman has already played their next contest (against Marlington), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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