Basketball Recap: Douglass Falls to Booker T. Washington in First Game of Season

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Douglass unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell to the Booker T. Washington Hornets 56-51. The Trojans' defeat signaled the end of their nine-game winning streak dating back to last season.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Booker T. Washington to victory, but perhaps none more so than Joc Mitchell, who earned 12 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Mitchell is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Mason Matulis was another key player, earning nine points along with six rebounds and five assists.

Douglass will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Hyde Park at 8:00 p.m. on December 14th. Booker T. Washington also won't see the court for a while: their next matchup is against Nathan Hale at 7:30 p.m. on December 3rd.

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