The Hanover Hawks pushed their score all the way to 55 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They were the victim of a rough 76-55 defeat at the hands of Somerset Berkley Regional. While losing is never fun, Hanover can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts basketball rankings (they are ranked 173rd, while Somerset Berkley Regional is ranked tenth).
Somerset Berkley Regional's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brendan Mcdonald led the charge by scoring 22 points along with five assists and two steals. Mcdonald also posted two blocks for the first time this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Dom Taylor, who scored 18 points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Hanover has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season. As for Somerset Berkley Regional, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 18-2.
Hanover does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Somerset Berkley Regional also has no future games currently scheduled.
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