Basketball Recap: Mt. Carmel Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Makai Orje and Tyler Humphrey

Mt. Carmel fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Escondido Charter on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 60-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Escondido Charter Tigers. The Sundevils' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.

Mt. Carmel's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Tyler Humphrey, who posted 16 points in addition to five boards and three steals, and Makai Orje, who went 9 for 20 on his way to 21 points and five assists. Humphrey is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ryder Mccoy, who had nine points and three steals.

Even though they lost, Mt. Carmel smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Escondido Charter had a senior duo take command as Joe Scates dropped a double-double on 24 points and 16 boards and Max Mowrey went 7 of 15 on his way to 15 points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Scates has scored all season.

Mt. Carmel's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Escondido Charter, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6.

Mt. Carmel and Escondido Charter could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. Mt. Carmel (ranked 932nd) will meet El Dorado (ranked 116th) at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Escondido Charter (ranked 791st) will meet Mira Mesa (ranked 92nd) at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.