Basketball Recap: Lamar County Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

Lamar County and Model squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Lamar County had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Model Blue Devils by a score of 34-31. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Trojans have suffered since December 14, 2024.

Lamar County's defeat dropped their record down to 24-6. As for Model, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-5 record this season.

Lamar County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Model, they will face off against Banks County on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Banks County sitting on 21 straight wins and Model on seven.