Basketball Recap: Merrol Hyde Magnet's Losing Streak Snapped at Three Games

Merrol Hyde Magnet needed a changed in momentum after dropping three straight games and they got it from Sam Mullins. The Merrol Hyde Magnet Hawks enjoyed a cozy 57-43 win over Knowledge Academies on Monday thanks in part to Mullins, who posted 17 points. He is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last three games he's played.

The team also got some help courtesy of Harrison Gill, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 14 points and four steals. He is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games.

Merrol Hyde Magnet's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 11-7. As for Knowledge Academies, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Merrol Hyde Magnet won't have much time to rest: their next match is against KIPP Nashville Collegiate at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Merrol Hyde Magnet is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.3 points per game this season. As for Knowledge Academies, they will challenge Merrol Hyde Magnet at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.