Basketball Recap: Nash Central Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Markell Jasper and Gerald Davis

Nash Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 65-61 heartbreaker at the hands of the Northwest Halifax Vikings. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 45-41 back in November.

Nash Central's loss came despite strong showings from Gerald Davis and Markell Jasper. Davis went 10 for 20 on his way to 25 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals, while Jasper went 8 for 12 on his way to 25 points in addition to six assists and five boards. The dominant performance gave Jasper a new career-high in assists. Jaaziah Jones was another key player, putting up five points along with five rebounds and three steals.

They weren't the only one working in the assists department: Nash Central was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Northwest Halifax got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Amarri Richardson out in front who went 6 of 8 on his way to 13 points and four steals. Richardson is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for four straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Gattis, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine boards.

Nash Central's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Northwest Halifax, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-4.

Nash Central will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Southern Nash at 7:30 p.m. As for Northwest Halifax, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 67-58 win against Southeast Halifax on the 13th.