Basketball Recap: Youngker Takes a Loss

Youngker lost a heartbreaker to Independence when they met back in December of 2023, and they left with a heavy heart again on Tuesday. The Youngker Roughriders took a 70-66 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Independence Patriots. The Roughriders have struggled against the Patriots recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Youngker now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Independence, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Youngker will host Canyon View at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Canyon View will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Youngker surely won't give up without a fight. As for Independence, they will challenge Kellis at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Kellis' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matches.