Belfry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 64-58 heartbreaker at the hands of the Floyd Central Jaguars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Jaguars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 64-52 back in December of 2024.
Belfry's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Diles, who went 7-for-14 en route to 18 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Carter Jude, who posted 12 points in addition to seven assists and six boards.
Floyd Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Chris Spriggs led the charge by shooting 56% from the field to rack up 19 points along with five assists and five rebounds. That's the most points Spriggs has posted since back in December of 2024. Wesley Buck was another key player, going 7-for-13 on his way to 16 points in addition to five assists and three steals.
Belfry's defeat dropped their record down to 8-20. As for Floyd Central, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 10-18.
Belfry does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Floyd Central, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 73-67 victory against Shelby Valley on the 1st.
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