The Bridgeton Bulldogs pushed their score all the way to 55 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 74-55 bruising from Atlantic City. While losing is never fun, Bridgeton can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey basketball rankings (they are ranked 203rd, while Atlantic City is ranked 44th).
Despite the loss, Bridgeton saw an underclassman step up: Kyion Gray scored 24 points along with five steals. Those 24 points set a new season-high mark for him. The team also got some help courtesy of Jameel Purnell, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Bridgeton were smashing the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Atlantic City only pulled down three offensive rebounds.
Khajuan Roseborough continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Atlantic City, scoring 20 points along with six assists and four steals. Tamir Rex was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with five assists and four steals.
Bridgeton has been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season. As for Atlantic City, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bridgeton will take on Vineland at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Vineland is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak. As for Atlantic City, they will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Overbrook at 12:00 p.m.
