Millennium was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 51-45 heartbreaker at the hands of the Salem Christian School Defenders.
Millennium lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Dustin Ward, who shot 53% from the field on his way to 23 points and six rebounds. That was a full 51.1% of Millennium's points, marking the third time in a row Ward has posted more than a third of the team's points. Joseph Streeter was another key player, putting up six points along with nine boards and three steals.
Salem Christian School had a senior duo take command as Parker Copeland had 23 points and Dimitri Heitschmidt earned seven points and 12 blocks. Another player making a difference was Weston Jones, who scored nine points.
Millennium's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Salem Christian School, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Millennium will challenge Millers Creek Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Salem Christian School, they will face off against Sheets Memorial Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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