The North Marion Colts will square off against the Crystal River Pirates at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. North Marion will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
North Marion is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 58 points last Tuesday, they were much more limited against Williston last Thursday. They took a blow against the Red Devils, falling 62-15.
JAMEYA BROWN was North Marion's leading scorer, having posted six points.
JERMEA JACKSON held things down on the boards with eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, Crystal River can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They blew past Central 51-12. The Pirates' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Crystal River's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Keyrra Ruiz Ruiz, who went 6 for 9 en route to 15 points plus four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Angel Hughes, who went 5 for 8 en route to 12 points.
North Marion's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Crystal River, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
North Marion suffered a grim 53-29 defeat to Crystal River in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will North Marion have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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