After a string of four wins, TERRA Environmental's's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. Their2023 ended with a 67-51 defeat against Hialeah Educational Academy. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points TERRA Environmental has scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why TERRA Environmental lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jordan Del Rio. Despite the final result, he scored 20 points. The contest was Del Rio's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Beiro, who scored nine points.
TERRA Environmental struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
TERRA Environmental's loss dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Hialeah Educational Academy, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. TERRA Environmental will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Palmetto at 7:30 p.m. on January 9th. Hialeah Educational Academy is on the road again on Thursday and play against Calvary Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 4th. Calvary Christian Academy is on a three-game streak of home wins, Hialeah Educational Academy a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court.
