After a string of five wins, the Crosby Bulldogs's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. The matchup between Crosby and Waterbury Career Academy wasn't particularly close, with Crosby falling 71-55. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Crosby has scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Crosby lost, one person who can't be blamed is Curtis Ellis. Despite the final result, he scored 18 points along with seven rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Jeydan Benjamin, who scored seven points along with eight assists.
Crosby's loss dropped their record down to 8-2. As for Waterbury Career Academy, their victory was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2.
Crosby will challenge Wilby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Waterbury Career Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Holy Cross at 7:00 p.m. Holy Cross has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 608 points over their last eight matchups.
