Melrose was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. The match between them and the Power Center Academy Knights didn't end well, with the Melrose Golden Wildcats falling 76-61. The Golden Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Power Center Academy found their leader in sophomore Michael Wynn, who went 10 of 12 en route to 24 points and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Wynn has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Cody Dixon, who went 6 for 15 on his way to 17 points and four steals.
Melrose's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Power Center Academy, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 9-3.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Ridgeway the next time they take the court. Melrose will head out to face Ridgeway at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Power Center Academy will host them at 7:30 p.m. on January 24th.
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