StoneBridge extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 55-52 heartbreaker at the hands of the Southampton Academy Raiders. The Cavaliers lost against the Raiders in their previous head to head back in December of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 71-41 score last time.
As for Southampton Academy, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Southampton Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than G Applewhite, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 20 boards. Applewhite is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least ten every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of E Webb, who posted 16 points.
Looking ahead, StoneBridge will head out on the road to challenge Hampton Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cavaliers will be up against the Warriors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 50.6 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Southampton Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 58-24 victory against Northeast Academy on the 3rd.
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