The Aberdeen Eagles pushed their score all the way to 69 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 78-69 hit to the loss column at the hands of C. Milton Wright. While losing is never fun, Aberdeen can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maryland basketball rankings (they are ranked 166th, while C. Milton Wright is ranked 33rd).
When it comes to explaining why Aberdeen lost, one person who can't be blamed is DARION PARRIS. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 37 points and ten rebounds. PARRIS is absolutely dominating the point category: he's posted at least 15 every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of JOMAR CAMACHO, who scored 11 points.
Aberdeen has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for C. Milton Wright, they pushed their record up to 10-1 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Aberdeen's road trip will continue as they head out to face Caravel on January 27th. As for C. Milton Wright, they will square off against North Harford at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. North Harford has now lost eight straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 11.
