Marbury was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 55-52 heartbreaker at the hands of the Holtville Bulldogs. Marbury was not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Holtville earlier this season, when they won 62-45.
Despite the loss, Marbury saw an underclassman step up: freshman Jalen Hall posted 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamar Brown, who put up 11 points.
Marbury's defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 8-12. As for Holtville, with the win, they broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-12.
Marbury wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 68-64 loss against Wetumpka on the 24th. Holtville has also already played their next contest, a 74-35 victory against Isabella on the 24th.
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