Rutherford had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 57-50 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Bay Haven Academy Buccaneers. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it six in a row.
Several Rams players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kelaiah Baker, who posted 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaydan Jemison, who earned 11 points.
North Bay Haven Academy had a senior duo take command as Josuel Cruz had 20 points and Jamal Fennell put up 13 points.
Rutherford didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 50-49 defeat against Marianna on the 21st. As for North Bay Haven Academy, they have also already played their next matchup, a 73-61 loss against International Community on the 24th.
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