The Belfry Pirates's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fourth straight loss. They took a hard 66-50 fall against Berea. Belfry was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Berea apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Belfry lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Carter Jude, who scored 18 points. Another player making a difference was Makaden Maynard, who scored seven points along with eight rebounds and five assists.
Belfry has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Berea, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Belfry's road trip will continue as they head out to face Grundy at 8:00 p.m. on January 29th. Grundy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 382 points over their last five contests. As for Berea, they will head out on the road to face off against Somerset Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
