This season hasn't been kind to McLean, who are still winless after their ninth matchup. They were outmatched by La Plata on the road and fell 82-53. McLean was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-24.
It was another big night for McKinley Harrold, who scored 16 points along with six rebounds and five steals for La Plata. Those five steals set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Jaylen Jones, who scored eight points along with nine assists and three steals.
McLean's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for La Plata, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
McLean will be playing at home against Spencerville Adventist Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Maryland (Spencerville Adventist Academy is ranked 277th, while McLean is ranked 288th). La Plata's road trip will continue as they head out to face Suitland on January 3, 2024. Suitland comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
