After flying high against the C. Milton Wright Mustangs last Monday, the Bel Air Bobcats came back down to earth. Bel Air's rough 39-15 defeat to Severn School on Wednesday might stick with them for a while. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Bel Air has scored all season.
Severn School found their leader in underclassman KATIE MENTESANA, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds. MENTESANA hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for three straight games. Another player making a difference was NYELA DJOUSSOU, who scored ten points along with six steals.
Bel Air's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Severn School, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bel Air won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against North Harford at 6:45 p.m. on January 25th. North Harford is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Severn School, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against North County at 5:30 p.m. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: North County has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Severn School will arrive with four straight victories.
