Basketball Recap: Burkeville's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Good Samaritan HomeSchool, Burkeville was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the High Island Cardinals by a score of 47-40. The victory was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Burkeville to victory, but perhaps none more so than Matthew Smith, who posted 12 points and four steals. Smith is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Kalep Adams was another key player, putting up eight points along with six boards and five assists.

Burkeville was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

When it comes to explaining why High Island lost, don't look at Cam'Ron Medina. Despite the final result, he had 32 points. That was a full 80% of High Island's points, marking the 15th time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points.

Burkeville's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-10. As for High Island, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-15.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Burkeville will host Goodrich at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Burkeville is facing Goodrich at the right time seeing as Goodrich is stuck on a 14-game losing streak. As for High Island, they will welcome Chester at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. High Island will also cruise into their next matchup with the timing on their side: Chester will have lost three straight heading into Tuesday's contest.