The Bellaire Big Reds's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their tenth straight defeat. They were outmatched by Shenandoah on the road and fell 67-40. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Bellaire has scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Bellaire lost, one person who can't be blamed is Mac Pettigrew. Despite the final result, he scored 19 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. Pettigrew hasn't dropped below 17 points for 13 straight games.
Bellaire struggled to work together and finished the game with only two assists. That's the fewest assists they've managed all season.
Bellaire has not been sharp recently as the team's lost 13 of their last 14 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season. As for Shenandoah, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bellaire will take on Bridgeport at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Ohio (Bellaire is ranked 621st, while Bridgeport is ranked 631st). As for Shenandoah, they will be playing at home against Monroe Central at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
