Basketball Recap: Hamilton Marines vs. Fort Wayne Canterbury Cavaliers
The Hamilton Marines's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their 12th straight defeat. They were outmatched by Fort Wayne Canterbury on the road and fell 56-24. While losing is never fun, Hamilton can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 458th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 171st).
Fort Wayne Canterbury's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Devon Lewis, who scored 13 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was John Parent, who scored nine points.
Hamilton's defeat was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Fort Wayne Canterbury, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hamilton will take on the Blazers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Eastside is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak. As for Fort Wayne Canterbury, they will be playing at home against the Generals at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Wayne Wayne has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 371 points over their last five games.
