The Somerset Berkley Regional Raiders's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top against Bishop Stang by a score of 61-49. Given Somerset Berkley Regional's advantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts basketball rankings (they are ranked 12th, while Bishop Stang is ranked 151st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Somerset Berkley Regional got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Mason Medeiros out in front who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Brendan Mcdonald, who scored 18 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Somerset Berkley Regional's lineup was just a bit different on Monday as Jacob Louro got a bit more time on the court (15 vs. his season average of 6.67). Louro made the most of the opportunity, scoring 12 points. A few more games like that and he might be seeing even more time going forward.
Somerset Berkley Regional has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-2 record this season. As for Bishop Stang, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Somerset Berkley Regional will take on Seekonk at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Somerset Berkley Regional is coming into the match with nine straight wins on the road, so Seekonk is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Bishop Stang, they will challenge Old Rochester Regional at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
