The Blackstone-Millville Chargers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their sixth straight loss. They were beaten by Burncoat 86-51. While losing is never fun, Blackstone-Millville can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts basketball rankings (they are ranked 282nd, while Burncoat is ranked 74th).
Blackstone-Millville's loss came despite strong showings from Karson Cournoyer and Brady Folster. Cournoyer scored 13 points, while Folster scored 12 points. Logan McCourt was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Burncoat found their leader in underclassman Jaiden Johnston, who scored 20 points. Another player making a difference was Cheyton Marshall, who scored 11 points.
Blackstone-Millville has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season. As for Burncoat, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Blackstone-Millville will challenge Keefe Tech at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Blackstone-Millville is coming into the match with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Keefe Tech will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Burncoat, they will take on Shrewsbury at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Burncoat has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 220 points over their last three matches.
