Basketball Recap: Sterling Comes Up Short

Sterling was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 63-58 heartbreaker at the hands of the Waltrip Rams. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Raiders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 75-66 last Monday.

Sterling's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Waltrip, their victory bumped their record up to 9-5.

Sterling will finish 2024 at home by hosting Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Sterling's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six games. As for Waltrip, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against St. Pius X at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.