Basketball Recap: Lumberton Proves Higher State Rank Is No Mistake

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Previous 5 Games

12/12/25 - Home	39-33 W
12/06/22 - Home	58-28 W
12/07/21 - Home	50-19 W
12/10/19 - Home	57-61 L
11/14/19 - Home	59-44 W

Lumberton won the last time they faced Port Neches-Groves and things went their way on Friday too. The Raiders secured a 39-33 W over the Indians. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Raiders' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 474th, while the Indians are ranked 1030th).

Gracelyn Herrington was her usual excellent self, shooting 42% from the field to rack up 22 points along with eight boards and three steals. Abigail Pressley was another key player, putting up 11 points and six rebounds.

Lumberton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.

Lumberton is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Port Neches-Groves, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-13.

Lumberton and Port Neches-Groves will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Raiders are set to take on their familiar foe Vidor at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Port Neches-Groves will challenge rival Lee at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.