Rutherford was the 47-31 winner over North Bay Haven Academy when they last played one another back in November, but their luck changed this time around. The Rutherford Rams came up short against the North Bay Haven Academy Buccaneers on Saturday, falling 63-43. The Rams' loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
North Bay Haven Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josuel Cruz, who went 6 for 13 on his way to 24 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaverryion Walker, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards.
Rutherford's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for North Bay Haven Academy, their win ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4.
Rutherford will take on North Murray in a holiday battle at at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. North Murray has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for North Bay Haven Academy, they will head out to challenge Bozeman at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Bozeman is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.9 points per game this season.
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