Liberty takes loss despite strong efforts from Maddoc Coapstick and Trey Hughes

By Team Reports Jan 28, 2024, 12:34pm

Recap: Liberty Lightning vs. Johnston Dragons

On Saturday, Liberty came up short against Johnston and fell 55-42.

Liberty's loss came despite strong showings from Trey Hughes and Maddoc Coapstick. Hughes scored 14 points along with five rebounds, while Coapstick scored nine points. Cooper Webb was another key contributor, scoring seven points.

Liberty has been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season. As for Johnston, they now have a winning record of 9-8.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Liberty will take on Dubuque Senior at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Johnston, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northwest at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Iowa (Northwest is ranked 54th, while Johnston is ranked 59th).