While it was all tied up 24-24 at halftime, Osbourn was not quite Hylton's equal in the second half on Wednesday. They took a hard 51-35 fall against the Hylton Bulldogs. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Hylton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Sylla, who went 7 for 8 on his way to 15 points and eight rebounds. Amari Butler was another key player, putting up 13 points in addition to six assists and three steals.
Osbourn's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Hylton, they moved to 1-6 with that win, which also ended their seven-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Osbourn will head out to challenge Osbourn Park at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hylton will take on Brooke Point in a holiday battle at at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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