Basketball Recap: Bridges Prep Buccaneers vs. Savannah Athletic Association Jaguars
Bridges Prep entered their game against Savannah Athletic Association on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Bridges Prep Buccaneers received a blow as they fell 61-46 to the Savannah Athletic Association Jaguars. One positive for the Buccaneers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Bridges Prep's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Addie Taylor, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Zariyah Henry, who scored eight points along with 22 rebounds. With that strong performance, Taylor is now averaging an impressive 8.5 rebounds per game.
Even though they lost, Bridges Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 46 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since the start of last season.
Savannah Athletic Association was led to victory by Chloe McNew and Natalie Santos. McNew dropped a double-double on 25 points and ten rebounds, while Santos went 10 for 22 en route to 24 points plus five steals. McNew's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Emily Burgos was another key player, posting two points plus five assists and two steals.
Bridges Prep is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4. As for Savannah Athletic Association, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-6.
Bridges Prep is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Memorial Day at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Memorial Day has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Savannah Athletic Association has already played their next matchup, a 71-32 win against Heritage Christian Academy on the 6th.
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