Meridian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 51-47 heartbreaker at the hands of the Eldorado Eagles. The Bobcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Meridian lost, don't look at Javionne Ranson. Despite the final result, he shot 43% from the field en route to 19 points. Another player making a difference was Makiyah Blankenship, who posted five points and eight rebounds.
Eldorado's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Drayson Grathler, who earned 15 points and eight boards. Those eight rebounds gave Grathler a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Jones, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 12 boards.
Meridian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Eldorado, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Looking ahead, Meridian will take on Lawrenceville at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Eldorado, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Webber at 7:30 p.m. on the 9th.
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