ASTEC Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 18th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 52-11 loss at the hands of the Mercy School Institute Mustangs. The Comets lost against the Mustangs in their previous head to head back in January, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 28-14 score last time.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Mercy School Institute to victory, but perhaps none more so than Taim Salkini, who posted 15 points. Laith Alkalani was another key player, scoring 12 points.
ASTEC Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Mercy School Institute, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. ASTEC Charter will square off against Aline-Cleo at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. ASTEC Charter is facing Aline-Cleo at the right time seeing as Aline-Cleo is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Mercy School Institute, they will face off against Geary at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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