The Morgan Mustangs didn't have quite enough to beat the Newsome Wolves on Friday and fell 53-51. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 573rd, while the Wolves are ranked 238th).
Raiden Burke
| 01/09/26 @ Newsome | 24 |
| 11/19/25 @ Jefferson | 21 |
| 11/18/25 @ Riverview | 20 |
| 01/06/26 @ Bloomingdale | 16 |
| 11/21/25 vs Spoto | 13 |
| + 8 more games |
Despite the defeat, Morgan saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Raiden Burke posted 24 points. The Mustangs are 2-1 when Burke posts 20 or more points, but 3-8 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Terry Wood, who scored ten points and seven rebounds.
Morgan's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Newsome, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5.
Looking ahead, Morgan will take on Plant City at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' defense better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 50.8 points per game this season. As for Newsome, they will face off against Bloomingdale at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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