Middleton unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 64-22 loss at the hands of the King Lions on Tuesday. Tigers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Lions since Tuesday.
When it comes to explaining why Middleton lost, don't look at AZARIAH JOHNSON. Despite the final result, she posted 16 points. IZABELL REYES was another key player, putting up four points and ten rebounds.
Mariah Pinkney was nothing short of spectacular for King: she dropped a double-double with 31 points and 11 boards. The dominant performance also gave Pinkney a new career-high in steals (five). Another player making a difference was Julliana Smalls, who almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds.
Middleton has already played their next contest, a 48-20 defeat against Riverview on the 19th. As for King, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 50-42 loss against Plant City on the 19th.
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