Lake Region extended their losing streak to nine on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-12. They were outmatched by the Fort Meade Miners and fell 69-35. While losing is never fun, the Thunder can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 641st, while the Miners are ranked 189th).
Despite the defeat, Lake Region saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kaiden Martin posted 11 points.
As for Fort Meade, their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-0. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Fort Meade's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mekhi Berrien, who put up 15 points in addition to seven boards and seven steals. Berrien is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last nine games he's played. Omari Russell was another key player, putting up 12 points along with four blocks and three steals.
Lake Region wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 60-33 victory against Ridgeview Global Studies Academy on the 17th. As for Fort Meade, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 62-29 win against Hardee on the 16th.
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