Belpre was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. 2025 welcomed they with a 74-48 loss courtesy of the Warren Warriors. While losing is never fun, the Golden Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 545th, while the Warriors are ranked 76th).
Warren had a senior duo take command as Julian Stadelman went 7 of 14 en route to 19 points and Chase Lupardus went 5 for 6 on his way to 13 points and six boards. Stadelman's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyson Cochran, who posted seven points and three steals.
Belpre now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Warren, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-2.
Belpre wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 58-44 loss against Parkersburg on the 13th. Warren has also already played their next game, a 77-59 victory against Marietta on the 13th.
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