DeSoto County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against the Fort Meade Miners, falling 68-43. The Bulldogs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Miners earlier this season, when they won 57-55.
Omari Russell continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Fort Meade, almost dropping a double-double on 21 points and nine boards. That's the most rebounds Russell has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Mekhi Berrien, who posted 15 points and eight boards.
DeSoto County's loss dropped their record down to 8-15. As for Fort Meade, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DeSoto County won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Lemon Bay at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fort Meade, they and Excel Christian Academy will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played.
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