The 8th graders played arguably their best game of the year but still came out on the short end, losing 41-27, dropping their record to (3-3) on the season.
Because of an ineligible player on St. John, the 8th grade gained a game in the standings and actually had a winning record coming into this game.
Their opponent tonight was strong and hit several 3 pointers in the 1st half which stretched the lead out to double digits at one point. For about three to four minutes in the third, the 8th grade trailed 30-16 as neither team was able to score.
That was when the 8th graders needed to make their run, but their offense stalled.
It was a bright spot to see the team score close to 27 points, the combined score of their last two offensive outputs.
But their defense down low was not good as the other team got the ball too easy in the post and just simply took shots from close range and hit them. The St. Mary's boys did not.
They did have a lot of good looks by the basket, but they just couldn't finish.
Overall, the boys should feel better about their performance tonight, but it still ended in a loss, which is a difficult thing to swallow.
If they want to play beyond the next two games, the 8th grade is going to have to run the table. And even then, it still might not be enough for a playoff berth.
However, their play Friday night was a step in the right direction. But the shots need to start falling.
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