Merrol Hyde Magnet was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were dealt an 86-41 loss at the hands of the Pickett County Bobcats. The Hawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 55-19.
Noah Beloney
| 03/01/25 @ Pickett County | 8 |
| 02/25/25 vs Knowledge Academies | 4 |
| 02/17/25 vs Westmoreland | 3 |
| 02/13/25 @ Valor College Prep | 1 |
| 02/06/25 vs Red Boiling Springs | 4 |
| + 15 more games |
Merrol Hyde Magnet's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Noah Beloney, who posted eight points and eight boards, and Harrison Gill, who shot 43% from the field on his way to 12 points. That's the most points Beloney has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Bennett Altepeter, who put up six points and six rebounds.
Pickett County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jacob Amonett, who earned 17 points and five boards. Amonett's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathaniel Cobb, who went 8-for-12 en route to 17 points and five rebounds.
Merrol Hyde Magnet now has a losing record of 14-15. As for Pickett County, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-6 record this season.
Merrol Hyde Magnet does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pickett County, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 79-44 win against Gordonsville on the 4th.
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