Recap: Burrell Bucs vs. Jeannette Jayhawks
The Burrell Bucs entered their tilt with the Jeannette Jayhawks with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Burrell came out on top against Jeannette by a score of 62-49 on Saturday. Given Burrell's advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 57th, while Jeannette is ranked 217th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jeannette's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Markus McGowan, who scored 14 points. Another player making a difference was Noah Sunder, who scored 12 points.
Burrell's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Jeannette, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Burrell will be playing at home against St. Joseph at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Joseph is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Jeannette, they will head out on the road to face off against Steel Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
