The Shelter Island Islanders had to endure a 21-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Ross by a score of 50-40 on Friday. That looming 50-40 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Shelter Island yet this season.
Shelter Island's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hayden Davidson, who scored 19 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Davidson has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Harrison Weslek, who scored ten points.
Shelter Island's win ended a 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-6. As for Ross, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shelter Island will face off against Smithtown Christian at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Smithtown Christian presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Shelter Island in New York (Smithtown Christian is ranked 300th, while Shelter Island is ranked 843rd). Ross will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Shelter Island at 5:45 p.m. on Monday.
