The Blake Yellow Jackets suffered their biggest loss since December 5, 2023 on Thursday. They were outmatched by Spoto on the road and fell 67-25. Blake has struggled against Spoto recently, as their match on Thursday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Spoto to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jayla Griffin, who scored 12 points along with nine rebounds and two blocks. Suri Thomas was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with three steals.
Blake has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Spoto, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Blake won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Chamberlain at 6:30 p.m. on January 26th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Florida (Chamberlain is ranked 519th, while Blake is ranked 496th). As for Spoto, Spoto and Strawberry Crest will face off at 6:30 p.m. on January 26th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Strawberry Crest is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
