This season hasn't been kind to the Fruitdale Pirates, who are still winless after their 13th matchup. They had to suffer through a rough 82-42 loss at the hands of Leroy. Fruitdale was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-25.
Leroy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaquan Scott, who scored 17 points along with nine rebounds and three steals. Scott continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Ray Phillips was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with seven assists and two steals.
Fruitdale's loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-13. As for Leroy, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fruitdale will take on McIntosh at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. McIntosh has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 462 points over their last seven games. As for Leroy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bayshore Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Alabama (Bayshore Christian is ranked 364th, while Leroy is ranked 339th).
