Valor College Prep fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Merrol Hyde Magnet on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 62-61 to the Merrol Hyde Magnet Hawks. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Valor College Prep's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cooper Bussell, who scored 30 points in addition to eight rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Ter Thach, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Merrol Hyde Magnet got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Sam Mullins out in front who went 8 for 18 en route to 23 points plus four steals. With that strong performance, Mullins is now averaging an impressive 15.5 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Harrison Gill, who went 5 for 8 en route to 15 points plus two steals and two blocks.
Valor College Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Merrol Hyde Magnet, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
Valor College Prep won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Stem Preparatory Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Valor College Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Stem Preparatory Academy likes a good challenge. As for Merrol Hyde Magnet, they will also get right back to it: they'll challenge White House at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Merrol Hyde Magnet knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully White House likes a good challenge.
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