Bel Air was the 61-23 winner over Irvin when they last played one another back in December of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Bel Air Highlanders took a 46-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Irvin Rockets on Thursday. The Highlanders' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it six in a row dating back to last season.
Bel Air's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marcos Garcia, who posted eight points plus nine rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Diego Macias, who had six points in addition to five steals.
Sebastian Sepulveda had an outrageously good game for Irvin as he almost dropped a double-double on 22 points and nine rebounds. Javier Alvarado was another key player, earning 11 points.
Bel Air's record now sits at 0-3. As for Irvin, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Bel Air has already played their next matchup, a 67-33 win against Harmony School of Innovation on the 15th. As for Irvin, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 48-20 defeat against Montwood on the 15th.
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