Basketball Recap: Draughn Comes Up Short

Draughn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 71-65 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mitchell Mountaineers. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 74-54 last Thursday.

Despite the loss, Draughn still got an impressive performance from Kayden Lytle, who went 11 for 24 on his way to 30 points and three steals. Those three steals gave Lytle a new career-high. Connor Houston was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to seven boards and six assists.

Draughn's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Mitchell, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-7.

Draughn wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 67-39 loss against Madison on the 31st. Mitchell has also already played their next game, an 83-36 victory against NCSSM: Morganton on the 29th.