Even though it didn’t really count and even though the game was about fun and new friends, even though there were no hard feelings — the Spartans needed a win last Wednesday and they ultimately went without.

The Dec. 13 non-league game against the visitors from St. Francis de Sales College, of Mount Barker, Australia, was an exciting and unique playing experience, but one which did not pull the Bainbridge High varsity boys team from their recent unfortunate streak. They shook hands with the Outback ballers having finished the night down 76-65, their fifth straight loss.

The Review’s own Luciano Marano was courtside for the action. His favorite shots are collected here.