Hardee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against the Vanguard Panthers, falling 92-66. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2022.
Vanguard's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Turral Berry led the charge by putting up 22 points and five steals. Berry's evening made it eight games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jakhai Ford, who dropped a triple-double on 14 points, ten rebounds, and ten assists.
Hardee's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Vanguard, their victory bumped their record up to 8-12.
Hardee has already played their next contest, a 57-41 defeat against Lake Region on the 3rd. As for Vanguard, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 96-51 win against All Saints' Academy on the 31st.
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