Basketball Recap: Zander Ferdinandsen's Big Game Can't Quite Lead North Baltimore over Temple Christian

North Baltimore was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 51-41 to the Temple Christian Pioneers. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pioneers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.

Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Zander Ferdinandsen, who posted 17 points and seven boards. What's more, Ferdinandsen also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2024. Jack Clark was another key player, putting up ten points.

North Baltimore's defeat dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Temple Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season.

North Baltimore wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 48-30 win against Arcadia on the 18th. As for Temple Christian, they have also already played their next game, a 51-49 victory against Ada on the 15th.