The DeSoto County Bulldogs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of Hardee by a score of 55-52. DeSoto County lost against Hardee in their previous head to head back in December of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much wider than the 68-50 score last time.
Phoenix Romeo was his usual excellent self, scoring 18 points for Hardee. The team also got some help courtesy of Tedrick Simon, who scored six points.
DeSoto County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Hardee, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
DeSoto County will look to defend their home court on Friday against Lake Placid at 7:30 p.m. Lake Placid is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Hardee, they will head out on the road to face off against Mulberry at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
