The Smyrna Bulldogs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They took a 73-59 bruising from Stewarts Creek. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Ze'keice Mccarver and Jalylle Batey-roberts certainly did their best on Friday to try and avoid the loss. Mccarver scored 16 points along with two steals, while Batey-roberts scored 15 points along with six rebounds. That's the first time this season that Mccarver scored 15 or more points. Tyreque Mccarver was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with six assists.
Stewarts Creek's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tahj Roseburr, who scored 19 points along with four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of jerry taylor, who scored 11 points along with three steals.
Smyrna has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. As for Stewarts Creek, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Smyrna will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Stewarts Creek at 7:30 p.m. on January 23rd. Stewarts Creek will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Smyrna at 7:30 p.m. Smyrna is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.
