If the Oxon Hill Clippers were riding high off their 98-27 takedown of the Crossland Cavaliers last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Oxon Hill took a 59-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of Gwynn Park on Monday. While losing is never fun, Oxon Hill can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maryland basketball rankings (they are ranked 173rd, while Gwynn Park is ranked 27th).
Gwynn Park's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ty Bevins, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Demarcus Daniel Jr., who scored 18 points along with six rebounds.
Oxon Hill has been struggling recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Gwynn Park, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
Oxon Hill won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North at 7:15 p.m. on January 23rd. One thing working in Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last seven games. Gwynn Park won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Largo at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd. Largo is coming into the contest hot, having won their last seven games.
