Basketball Recap: Latta Has No Trouble Against Lexington

Latta had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 21-point drubbing they dealt Lexington on Tuesday. The Latta Panthers were the clear victor by a 59-38 margin over the Lexington Bulldogs. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Panthers have posted since December 19, 2024.

Latta pushed their record up to 10-14 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.0 points over those games. As for Lexington, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 13 games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 6-18 record this season.

Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers challenge the Tigers at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Latta has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Lexington, they will face off against Little Axe at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.