True North Classical Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 69-43 to the Gulliver Prep Raiders. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 285th, while the Raiders are ranked 53rd).
True North Classical Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adrian Mayea, who posted eight points in addition to six boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Cj Gonzalez, who put up 13 points and four steals.
Even though they lost, True North Classical Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gulliver Prep only pulled down six offensive boards.
Leading Gulliver Prep to victory were Jacob Marquez and Dylan Brown. Marquez went 6 of 10 on his way to 16 points along with six boards and four steals, while Brown went 7 of 10 on his way to 19 points and eight rebounds. Those eight rebounds gave Brown a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Mansfield, who had eight points in addition to six rebounds and five assists.
True North Classical Academy's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 0-3. As for Gulliver Prep, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
True North Classical Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 50-48 victory against Westminster Christian on the 7th. As for Gulliver Prep, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 52-51 defeat against Belen Jesuit on the 5th.
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