Basketball Recap: Lamar Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Raiders

Team Score

12/13/24 vs Leake Academy	63
11/21/24 vs Heritage Academy	46
11/26/24 @ Starkville Academy	43
12/10/24 vs Wayne Academy	41
11/07/24 @ Clinton Christian Academy	38

Lamar can finally bid farewell to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Leake Academy Rebels 63-61. The Raiders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Lamar's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Leake Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.

Lamar will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Louisville at 5:30 p.m. on December 27th. As for Leake Academy, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 77-52 loss against Jackson Prep on the 14th.