Ross falls despite strong effort from Dekentre Hardin

By Team Reports Jan 11, 2024, 9:54am

Recap: Ross Little Giants vs. Bellevue Redmen

On Friday, Ross came up short against Bellevue and fell 33-22. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Ross has scored all season.

Despite the loss, Ross still got an impressive performance from Dekentre Hardin, who scored 15 points along with three steals. That's the first time this season that Hardin scored 15 or more points.

Ross has not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Bellevue, they pushed their record up to 8-2 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Ross won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Perkins at 7:15 p.m. on January 6th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Ohio (Perkins is ranked 346th, while Ross is ranked 333rd). As for Bellevue, they will head out on the road to face off against Maumee at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Maumee is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.