Even though the Umatilla Bulldogs have not done well against the Mount Dora Christian Academy Bulldogs recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Umatilla narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Mount Dora Christian Academy 62-60. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Umatilla has posted yet this season.
Umatilla got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Herly Brutus out in front who scored eight points along with 12 rebounds and eight assists. Brutus is absolutely dominating the rebound category: he's posted at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Demetski, who scored seven points along with eight rebounds and five steals.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Umatilla, bringing their record for this year to 12-3. As for Mount Dora Christian Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-6.
Umatilla will head out on the road to take on Mount Dora at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mount Dora is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home. Mount Dora Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against McKeel Academy at 1:30 p.m. on January 13th.
