While Mechanicsville didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They took down the Southampton Academy Raiders 92-75 on Saturday. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Southampton Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being G Applewhite, who dropped a double-double on 30 points and 15 boards. Applewhite is crushing it when it comes to boards: he's pulled down at least nine every time he's taken the court this season. A Darden was another key player, putting up 22 points and six rebounds.
Mustangs
| 12/21/24 @ Southampton Academy | 92-75 |
| 12/17/24 vs Spotsylvania | 62-38 |
| 12/13/24 vs Powhatan | 45-61 |
| 12/06/24 vs Maggie Walker | 76-55 |
| 12/03/24 vs King William | 78-45 |
Mechanicsville's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-1. As for Southampton Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mechanicsville and King William will round out the year against one another at at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Mechanicsville is facing King William at the right time seeing as King William is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Southampton Academy, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Tidewater Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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