Simmons was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 69-56 to the Leflore County Tigers. Sadly, that's the third time they've come up short against the Blue Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 63-56 last Tuesday.
Despite the loss, Simmons still got an impressive performance from Carl Lucas Jr., who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 12 boards. Lucas Jr. is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down 12 or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Lebron Morris, who went 5 of 6 on his way to 10 points and seven rebounds.
Blue Devils
| 12/20/24 @ Leflore County | 56-69 |
| 12/17/24 @ Humphreys County | 63-73 |
| 12/13/24 @ Riverside | 57-74 |
| 12/10/24 vs Leflore County | 56-63 |
| 12/04/24 vs Greenwood | 53-60 |
| + 6 more games |
Even though they lost, Simmons smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Simmons' defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Leflore County, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
Simmons and Cleveland Central will round out the year against one another at at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Cleveland Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Simmons surely won't give up without a fight. As for Leflore County, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Riverside at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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