John Bartram was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 52-47 heartbreaker at the hands of the Belmont Charter Tigers. The Braves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.
When it comes to explaining why John Bartram lost, don't look at Anthony Pannell. Despite the final result, he posted 19 points. That was a full 40.4% of the Braves' points, marking the third time in a row Pannell has had more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Lamar Eskridge, who earned nine points.
John Bartram's defeat dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Belmont Charter, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-6 record this season.
John Bartram wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 62-37 loss against Chester Charter Scholars Academy on the 20th. As for Belmont Charter, they have also already played their next matchup, a 63-56 win against Bodine on the 20th.
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