International extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Monday, dropping them down to 0-3. They took a 64-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rooted School Royals. The Gryphons were up 25-11 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
International's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Kreutz, who almost dropped a double-double with 20 points and nine boards. Ma 'Eric' Yilin was another key player, putting up seven points.
As for Rooted School, they now have a winning record of 2-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for they.
Corey Coleman had a dynamite game, going 6-for-13 on his way to 18 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Those 18 points gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Rahmon Durham, who posted ten points.
Coming up, International will head out to take on Indiana School for the Deaf at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Rooted School, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against GEO Next Generation at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Royals will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 67.6 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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