Basketball Game Preview: Lebanon Yellowjackets vs. Bolivar Liberators

By Team Reports Feb 14, 2024, 3:11am

Preview: Lebanon Yellowjackets vs. Bolivar Liberators

Lebanon has been on the road for three straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Bolivar Liberators at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.

Lebanon fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Waynesville on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 64-59 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. Even though they lost, Lebanon's still made a splash on offense and bumped their average scoring up to 50 points per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).

Despite their defeat, Lebanon saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Madison Myers, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Lilly Bradbury was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.

Meanwhile, Bolivar scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 75-35 victory over Parkview at home. The victory was some much needed relief for Bolivar as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Lebanon has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season. As for Bolivar, their win bumped their record up to 13-10.

Lebanon might still be hurting after the 66-44 loss they got from Bolivar when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Lebanon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.

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