It was a good run, but the Fortune Early College Panthers unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Saturday. They were dealt a 90-59 defeat at the hands of Moreau Catholic. While losing is never fun, Fortune Early College can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 511th, while Moreau Catholic is ranked 180th).
Fortune Early College's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Corey Lark, who scored 12 points. Omarion Davis was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Moreau Catholic's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dominic Walker, who scored 21 points along with six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Walker has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Clendinen, who scored 12 points along with two steals.
Fortune Early College now has a losing record at 10-11. As for Moreau Catholic, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fortune Early College will take on San Leandro at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. San Leandro has now lost 12 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 8. As for Moreau Catholic, they will be playing at home against James Logan at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in James Logan's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last four matches.
