A victory for Bel Air just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by the Joppatowne Mariners 71-43. The Bobcats were down 51-27 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Kishann Smith had a dynamite game for Joppatowne, almost dropping a double-double on 23 points and nine rebounds. Smith is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Phil Clark was another key player, going 9 for 14 en route to 19 points plus two steals.
Joppatowne's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Bel Air will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Aberdeen at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Joppatowne, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they challenge North Harford at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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