Basketball Recap: McBee Comes Up Short

The McBee Panthers were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Monday as they fell 45-40 to the Richland Northeast Cavaliers.

When it comes to explaining why McBee lost, don't look at Hayden Griggs. Despite the final result, he posted 16 points and seven rebounds. Jailyn Melton was another key player, putting up eight points.

McBee's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

McBee has already played their next contest, a 53-31 victory against Cardinal Newman on the 25th. As for Richland Northeast, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 53-52 defeat against Fairfield Central on the 25th.