Basketball Preview: Lockhart Lions vs. Crockett Cougars
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Lockhart Lions face off against the Crockett Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday...
Last Monday, Lockhart ended up a good deal behind Bastrop and lost 52-33. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Crockett came tearing into Saturday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 28.4 points) and they left with even more momentum. They took down the Royals 50-34. While the Cougars didn't have the best season last year (they finished 14-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Crockett found their leader in sophomore Lauren Smith, who almost dropped a double-double on 30 points and nine rebounds. Smith has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 26 times she's played. Sadie Peyton was another key player, posting four points plus ten rebounds and five steals.
Crockett smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 20 offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Crockett pushed their record up to 10-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 24.3 points per game. As for Lockhart, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Lockhart against Crockett in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 63-31 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Smith, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Lockhart still be able to contain Smith? There's only one way to find out.
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