On Monday, the Arcadia Firebirds were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 52-51 to the Mardela Warriors. While losing is never fun, the Firebirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 233rd in Virginia, while the Warriors are ranked 60th in Maryland).
| 12/30/24 vs Mardela | 8 |
| 12/26/24 vs Crisfield | 12 |
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Several Firebirds players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ryhiem Pettit, who posted 17 points and eight rebounds. Pettit is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Travar Cropper, who put up seven points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Arcadia's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Mardela, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Arcadia will venture away from home to take on Snow Hill at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Snow Hill's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matches. As for Mardela, they will head out on the road to challenge Decatur at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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