By JULIO VEGA
@JulioVegaETC
On their home court, the Harvesters’ basketball season came to an abrupt end after a 102-98 upset loss to Brookhaven in the first round of the Region V Metro Athletic Conference Tournament.
Brookhaven finished last in conference, failing to win a single game, but came out on top on Feb. 21 to shock the first round hosts.
The Bears started the game fast behind a strong defense and 3-point shots.
At the break, Brookhaven led 55-46 and sustained the momentum throughout the second half.
Eastfield came back from a 19-point deficit and cut the lead to three points with just over two minutes remaining.
But Brookhaven didn’t give up the lead through the entire second half, scoring key free throws in the closing minutes.
- Ishmael Hook battles midair for the rebound in the loss to Brookhaven. Photo by Andrew Gonzales/The Et Cetera.
- D’Angelo Streeter aims for the layup as Brookhaven defends their basket. Photo by Ahmad Ashor/The Et Cetera.
- JR Delley goes for the layup against Brookhaven. Photo by Ahmad Ashor/The Et Cetera.
- Coach Fletcher, center, devastated as the game is beyond reach in the dying seconds, Photo by Jesus Ayala/The Et Cetera.
- Coach Fletcher, center, gives his post-game delivery in the locker room following the Harvesters’ loss to Brookhaven. Photo by Andrew Gonzlaes/The Et Cetera.
- Ishmael Hook sits in disbelief following the loss. Photo by Ahmad Ashor/The Et Cetera.
- The team gathers for one last prayer following Coach Fletcher’s final speech of the season. Photo by Jesus Ayala/The Et Cetera.