Fort Dorchester fought the good fight in their overtime game against Ashley Ridge on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 49-48 to the Ashley Ridge Swamp Foxes. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 71-53 back in January.
Despite the loss, Fort Dorchester still got an impressive performance from DeOndre Haynes, who posted 14 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Robert Grant, who went 5 of 7 on his way to 10 points and six rebounds.
Clayton Everett Jr was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 20 points and 15 boards for Ashley Ridge. The contest was Everett Jr's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Nasir Mcelveen also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Fort Dorchester dropped their record down to 8-13 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Ashley Ridge, their record now sits at 15-6.
Fort Dorchester wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 72-49 defeat against West Ashley on the 4th. Ashley Ridge has also already played their next game, a 72-42 win against Stall on the 4th.
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