Basketball Recap: Craig County Takes a Loss

Craig County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 22nd straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys, falling 61-39. The Rockets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 33-11.

Mason Fogarty was a one-man wrecking crew for Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy as he went 7 for 12 en route to 17 points in addition to five assists and five steals. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Keep, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.

Craig County's loss dropped their record down to 0-20. As for Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Craig County will welcome Bath County at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Christian Heritage Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.1 points per game this season.