The Apponequet Regional Lakers pushed their score all the way to 69 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 82-69 to Somerset Berkley Regional. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Friday (62), Apponequet Regional still had to take the loss.
Somerset Berkley Regional's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brendan Mcdonald led the charge by scoring 23 points along with three steals. Another player making a difference was Finnian Bjork, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 14 rebounds.
This is the second loss in a row for Apponequet Regional and nudges their season record down to 9-5. As for Somerset Berkley Regional, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 13-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Apponequet Regional will play host again and welcome Dighton-Rehoboth Regional, where tip off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Apponequet Regional's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last eight contests. As for Somerset Berkley Regional, they will be playing at home against Old Rochester Regional at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Old Rochester Regional is coming into the matchup with five straight victories on the road, meaning Somerset Berkley Regional will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
