Downey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 60-41 to the Beyer Patriots. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 986th, while the Patriots are ranked 271st).
Downey's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kayden Mcdonald, who posted ten points. Another player making a difference was Trey Richards, who had seven points.
Downey's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Beyer, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-2.
Downey didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 55-36 defeat against Central Catholic on the 6th. Beyer has also already played their next game, a 74-60 victory against Johansen on the 6th.
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