Epiphany lost against East Carteret back in December of 2023 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Epiphany Falcons fell to the East Carteret Mariners 54-50. While the Falcons didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Mariners 19-8 in the first quarter.
East Carteret's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Myles Shelton led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 14 points and nine steals. With that strong performance, Shelton is now averaging an impressive 2.6 steals per game. Another player making a difference was McIntosh Luke, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 13 rebounds.
Epiphany has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for East Carteret, with the victory, they broke their seven-game losing streak and moved their record to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Epiphany will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Coastal Christian at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. East Carteret will also get a bit of a break before their next contest: they'll face off against Epiphany at 6:30 p.m. on January 13, 2025.
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