Patel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 56-52 heartbreaker at the hands of the First Academy Eagles.
Patel lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jaylen Pierre, who posted 11 points and eight boards. Another player making a difference was Christian Washington, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
First Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Rayce Teate, who had 13 points. Miquel Antonio Boque Echavez was another key player, putting up eight points and six boards.
Patel's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for First Academy, their win bumped their record up to 5-11.
Looking ahead, Patel will face off against Riverview Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for First Academy, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 76-39 defeat against All Saints' Academy on the 20th.
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