Basketball Recap: Medina's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Medina had lost 12 straight headed into Friday's matchup, but Preston Woodworth didn't let it get to 13. The Medina Mustangs came out on top against the Royalton-Hartland Rams by a score of 64-55 on Friday thanks in part to Woodworth, who went 7 of 16 on his way to 22 points along with seven boards and four steals. That's the most steals he has posted since back in January.

The team also got some help courtesy of Jerrell Nealy, who posted 17 points and eight rebounds. The game was his fifth in a row with at least ten points.

Royalton-Hartland lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Dan Aquilina, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. Aquilina is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last three games he's played. Braden Ricker was another key player, dropping a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Medina's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-3. As for Royalton-Hartland, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.

Medina wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 74-51 defeat against Dunkirk on the 21st. As for Royalton-Hartland, they will be taking part in a tournament against Le Roy at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Le Roy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Royalton-Hartland likes a good challenge.