Basketball Recap: Puckett Wolves vs. Laurel Christian Lions
Puckett entered their game against Laurel Christian on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Puckett Wolves took a 45-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Laurel Christian Lions. The Wolves' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Puckett lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Brooke Shivers, who earned seven points along with four steals. Shivers is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Ashley-Ryan Smith, who scored ten points plus seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Puckett was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Puckett's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 3-2. As for Laurel Christian, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Puckett and Mississippi School for the Deaf will meet in a canine-themed contest at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Puckett is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Laurel Christian, they will head out on the road to square off against Lamar Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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