Braden River was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They lost 76-54 to the Southeast Seminoles. The Pirates were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Seminoles earlier this season, when they won 69-53.
Braden River's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaron Fields, who went 7 for 12 on his way to 15 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Quentin Smith, who made all 5 shots he took to post 11 points and six rebounds.
Southeast's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamarri Bivens, who went 9 of 14 on his way to 23 points in addition to five assists and three steals. The contest was Bivens' third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jalen Byrd, who dropped a triple-double on 13 points, ten rebounds, and ten blocks.
Braden River's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Southeast, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 9-4.
Braden River will challenge Palmetto at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Braden River is facing Palmetto at the right time seeing as Palmetto is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Southeast, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Lakewood Ranch at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Southeast's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven matches.
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