Bell Creek Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 71-67 heartbreaker at the hands of the Miami Country Day Spartans. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by exactly four points.
Bell Creek Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Baran Barnes, who shot 55% from the field en route to 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jarvis Pope, who posted 13 points along with six assists and five rebounds.
As for Miami Country Day, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 72.0 points this season.
Miguel Orbe was a one-man wrecking crew as he went 6-for-10 from beyond the arc on his way to 35 points in addition to six boards and three steals. The matchup was his sixth in a row with at least 16 points. Malik Charles was another key player, putting up ten points along with six assists and three steals.
Bell Creek Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 74-70 loss against Mater Lakes Academy on the 29th. As for Miami Country Day, they have also already played their next contest, a 75-64 victory against Parrish Community on the 29th.
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