Morris Central was the 70-66 winner over Deposit-Hancock when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Morris Central Mustangs took a 69-63 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Deposit-Hancock Deposit-Hancock. While the Mustangs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating Deposit-Hancock 23-19 in the first quarter.
Blake Fortunato went supernova for Deposit-Hancock, shooting 7-for-13 from long range and dropping a double-double on 37 points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Micah Simmons, who went 5 for 7 en route to 16 points plus seven rebounds.
Morris Central's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1. As for Deposit-Hancock, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Morris Central will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Sharon Springs Central at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Deposit-Hancock, they will take on Susquehanna at 7:15 p.m. on Monday.
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