Long Reach was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 75-68 to the Howard Lions. While losing is never fun, the Lightning can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maryland basketball rankings (they are ranked 240th, while the Lions are ranked 106th).
Howard got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Josh Ademiju out in front who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 16 boards. Ademiju is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last eight games he's played. Griffin Garner was another key player, putting up 17 points in addition to seven assists and six rebounds.
Long Reach's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Howard, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5.
Long Reach wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 63-55 defeat against Wilde Lake on the 7th. As for Howard, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 65-52 victory against River Hill on the 7th.
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