Braves’ 9-game win streak ends - 2004-01-12
Brownstown Central’s game Saturday had the look and feel of a classic visit to the local casino boat. It had all the promise of a big day, with the Braves wanting to extend their winning streak to 10 games and conference-leading sixth victory. But it also had the reality of the “house,” in this case, Charlestown. The Pirates took advantage of the odds and ended with a win of 55-46.
Right out of the gate, the Braves (10-2, 5-1) felt like it was their night to go home winners when Kerry Hackman rolled the dice with a three point try and connected for the first points of the game. The Braves continued their hot streak for the rest of the first quarter by taking defensive gambles and finding themselves in the Pirates’ passing lanes. The Braves forced double-digit turnovers and several steals to stake to a nine point lead at the end of the first, 23-14.
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