Patel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 71-39 loss at the hands of the Pasco Pirates. The Trailblazers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Pirates earlier this season, when they won 56-46.
Pasco's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zion DeJesus, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 boards. TJ Gebru was another key player, going 7 for 12 on his way to 19 points.
Patel's loss dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Pasco, their victory bumped their record up to 10-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Patel will venture away from home to take on Brandon Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Brandon Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.6 points per game this season. As for Pasco, they are taking a road trip to face off against Nature Coast Tech at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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