Gateway Science Academy is still winless after their match against McCluer South-Berkeley on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 52-49 heartbreaker at the hands of the McCluer South-Berkeley Bulldogs. The game was a 22-22 toss-up at halftime, but the Gators couldn't quite close it out.
McCluer South-Berkeley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dylan Merkle, who posted eight points along with ten boards and four blocks. Merkle is crushing it when it comes to blocks: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Lamar Mccoy was another key player, going 8 for 14 on his way to 20 points.
Gateway Science Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for McCluer South-Berkeley, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Gateway Science Academy will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Roosevelt at 6:00 p.m. on January 8, 2025. As for McCluer South-Berkeley, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against KIPP at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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