Basketball Recap: Desaya Ellis and Alexia White Secure Win for Jack Britt

Jack Britt won the last time they faced Gray's Creek and things went their way on Monday too. The Jack Britt Buccaneers enjoyed a cozy 45-31 win over the Gray's Creek Bears.

Desaya Ellis

Rebounds

02/17/25 @ Gray's Creek	10
02/14/25 @ South View	15
02/11/25 vs Gray's Creek	12
02/10/25 vs Douglas Byrd	11

Jack Britt was led to victory by Alexia White and Desaya Ellis. White posted 20 points in addition to five assists and three steals, while Ellis dropped a double-double with 18 points and ten rebounds. Ellis is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down ten or more in each of the last four games she's played. Aaliyah Mcrae was another key player, putting up eight rebounds and three steals.

Jack Britt smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.

Jack Britt has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 9-15 record this season. As for Gray's Creek, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-12.

Jack Britt didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 50-43 victory against South View on the 18th. Gray's Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.