Basketball Recap: Lexington Minutemen vs. Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Falcons
If Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Lexington, they should've done a better job of containing Tyler Steffa. The Lexington Minutemen secured a 71-67 W over the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Falcons on Saturday thanks in part to Steffa, who went 6 for 11 en route to 30 points plus eight rebounds and five steals. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 16.8 points per game.
The team also got some help courtesy of Joe Cheever, who scored three points plus ten rebounds. Cheever is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least nine every time he's taken the court this season.
Lexington smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Lexington's record is now 4-0. As for Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lexington will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Tri-Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Lexington's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, they will be playing at home against Fisher at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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