Clover Garden School extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 1-3. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 54-50 heartbreaker at the hands of the Falls Lake Firebirds. If the Grizzlies were looking for revenge after losing 61-52 to the Firebirds when the teams met back in December of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Charlie Castaneda
| 12/01/25 vs Falls Lake | 13 |
| 11/21/25 vs Cornerstone Charter | 9 |
| 11/19/25 @ Phoenix Academy | 11 |
Clover Garden School lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Charlie Castaneda, who dropped a double-double with 24 points and 13 boards. Castaneda is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least nine every time he's taken the court this season. Jaquan Brown was another key player, putting up 12 points and four steals.
As for Falls Lake, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since January 6, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Falls Lake's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dalton Parker, who went 6-for-14 en route to 15 points in addition to six assists and four steals. Those six assists gave Parker a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaleb Murphy, who posted eight points along with six assists and six steals.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clover Garden School will challenge Bethany Community at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Grizzlies will be up against the Wolves' rather soft defense (which has allowed 67.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Falls Lake, they will square off against Louisburg at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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