The Annapolis Panthers will be taking part in a tournament against the Bladensburg Mustangs at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Annapolis comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
On Thursday, Annapolis was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 55-51 to Huntingtown.
Despite their defeat, Annapolis saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Grady Roberts, who posted 12 points in addition to seven boards and four steals, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Nysean Harris Johnson, who put up 12 points along with five assists and three steals.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Bladensburg, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They came out on top against Suitland by a score of 73-61 on Thursday. The game marked the Mustangs' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Bladensburg's win came from a few key players Annapolis will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Alusine Mansaray, who went 10-for-22 to rack up 24 points and seven rebounds. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 17.3 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Demonta Raynor, who almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine assists.
Bladensburg was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Annapolis' loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Bladensburg, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
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