Stratford played a tough game on Monday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against the Berkeley Stags, falling 75-44. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 129th, while the Stags are ranked 26th).
Stratford's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Ciara Mustapher, who posted 19 points and four steals, and Averi Johnson, who had 15 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Those 15 points gave Johnson a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Harleigh Mosley, who scored five points.
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Even though they lost, Stratford smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 17 consecutive matchups.
Berkeley found their leader in sophomore Amani Mccray, who went 8 of 12 on her way to 20 points in addition to five boards and five steals. Those 20 points set a new season-high mark for Mccray. Ta'Lia Porchia also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Stratford has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Berkeley, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stratford will venture away from home to square off against West Ashley at 7:00 p.m. on January 27th. As for Berkeley, they will head out to face off against Cane Bay at 7:00 p.m. on January 28th. The timing isn't great for Cane Bay: they have been struggling with seven straight losses at home, while Berkeley has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road.
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