Basketball Recap: Burroughs Takes a Loss

Burroughs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 49-35 to the Buena Bulldogs. The matchup marked the Bears' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

When it comes to explaining why Burroughs lost, don't look at Evan Baker. Despite the final result, he posted 20 points in addition to eight rebounds and six steals. Baker is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season.

Buena got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Rook Johnson out in front who dropped a double-double on 27 points and 17 boards. That makes it five consecutive games in which Johnson has scored at least a third of Buena's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Josh Toll, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 12 points along with seven boards and five assists.

Burroughs now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Buena, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.

Burroughs didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 99-20 win against Lakeview Charter on the 2nd. As for Buena, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 61-54 victory against Foothill Tech on the 9th.