Mulberry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 59-56 heartbreaker at the hands of the All Saints' Academy Saints. The Panthers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Saints earlier this season, when they won 41-34.
All Saints' Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayden Watson, who almost dropped a double-double on 25 points and nine boards. Watson has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jafar Curry JR, who went 6 for 9 on his way to 15 points and five rebounds.
Mulberry's loss dropped their record down to 3-15. As for All Saints' Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-8.
Mulberry has already played their next game, a 56-54 win against Tenoroc on the 24th. As for All Saints' Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 71-61 defeat against Bishop McLaughlin Catholic on the 24th.
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