The Robinson Knights pushed their score all the way to 55 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They suffered a tough 75-55 defeat at the hands of Blake. While losing is never fun, Robinson can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 80th, while Blake is ranked 19th).
Robinson's lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Dylan Russell, who scored 14 points along with 6 rebounds. Jordan Mickens was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with 9 assists and 5 rebounds.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Blake to victory, but perhaps none more so than Joshua Lewis, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 17 rebounds. Lewis is absolutely dominating the rebound category: he's posted at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Kentrell Martin, who scored 17 points along with 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
Robinson's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Blake, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Robinson won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Chamberlain at 6:30 p.m. on November 29th. Blake won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Middleton at 6:30 p.m. on November 29th.
