Basketball Recap: Merrol Hyde Magnet Comes Up Short

After flying high against Red Boiling Springs last Thursday, Merrol Hyde Magnet came back down to earth. The Merrol Hyde Magnet Hawks took a 60-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Robertson Indians on Friday. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Hawks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 49-41 back in January.

Sam Mullins

Points

02/07/25 @ East Robertson	16
02/06/25 vs Red Boiling Springs	16
02/04/25 @ Westmoreland	18
01/31/25 @ Knowledge Academies	26
01/28/25 vs KIPP Nashville Collegiate	19
+ 3 more games

When it comes to explaining why Merrol Hyde Magnet lost, don't look at Sam Mullins. Despite the final result, he posted 16 points and five assists. The game was Mullins' eighth in a row with at least 15 points. Harrison Gill was another key player, putting up nine points.

Merrol Hyde Magnet has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-10 record this season. As for East Robertson, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-13.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Merrol Hyde Magnet will head out to square off against Valor College Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for East Robertson, they will venture away from home to take on White House at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.