Burton unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Animo Venice Pirates at home and fell 101-10. The Scorpions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 53-5.
Animo Venice's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Judah Elliot Smith, who dropped a double-double on 42 points and 17 rebounds. The matchup was Smith's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Rashad Johnson, who went 13 for 29 en route to 30 points plus eight rebounds and eight steals.
Animo Venice's win bumped their record up to 2-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Burton will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on WISH Academy at 1:45 p.m. on January 7, 2025. As for Animo Venice, they will challenge University Prep Value at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Animo Venice knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully University Prep Value likes a good challenge.
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