Lakeside falls despite big games from Amelia Rogers and Mckenzie Williams

By Team Reports Mar 1, 2024, 7:32am

Recap: Lakeside Rams vs. Russellville Cyclones

The Lakeside Rams and the Russellville Cyclones squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but sadly the Lakeside Rams had to settle for second. They ended up on the wrong side of a rough 73-47 walloping at the hands of the Cyclones. While losing is never fun, Lakeside can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 64th, while Russellville is ranked 12th).

Despite the loss, Lakeside had strong showings from Mckenzie Williams, who scored 18 points along with five rebounds and two steals, and Amelia Rogers, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. Rogers has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last four times she's played.

This is the second loss in a row for Lakeside and nudges their season record down to 17-11. As for Russellville, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season.

Lakeside does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Russellville also has no future games currently scheduled.

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