Basketball Recap: Bethany Community Takes a Loss

Bethany Community was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 21st straight loss. They took a blow against the Bishop McGuinness Villains, falling 80-30. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 624th, while the Villains are ranked 67th).

When it comes to explaining why Bethany Community lost, don't look at Brooks Lawson. Despite the final result, he posted 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaegan Barker, who scored seven points.

Bethany Community's defeat dropped their record down to 3-24. As for Bishop McGuinness, their victory was their 22nd straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-2.

Bethany Community wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 71-66 win against Clover Garden School on the 5th. As for Bishop McGuinness, they will head out on the road to square off against Winston-Salem Prep at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Bishop McGuinness' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last nine games.