The Jackson-Olin Mustangs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their 23rd straight loss. The contest between Jackson-Olin and Minor wasn't particularly close, with Jackson-Olin falling 58-43. While losing is never fun, Jackson-Olin can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 316th, while Minor is ranked 78th).
Leading Minor to victory were Carmelo Burroughs and Jaylen Chatman. Burroughs dropped a double-double on 16 points and 13 rebounds, while Chatman dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. Chatman is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for four games straight. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Mcclain, who scored nine points.
Jackson-Olin dropped their record down to 1-23 with that defeat, which was their tenth straight at home. As for Minor, their victory bumped their record up to 17-8.
Jackson-Olin won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Plainview at 1:20 p.m. on January 27th. Plainview will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak. As for Minor, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Cornerstone at 7:30 p.m. on January 27th.
