The DeSoto Dragons were not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were dealt a 99-45 loss at the hands of Central. The result was an unpleasant reminder to DeSoto of the 95-39 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Loss or not, DeSoto got some senior leadership from Evan Mcclinton and Jake Walker. Mcclinton scored 12 points, while Walker. scored ten points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Walker has scored all season. Cole Mcclinton was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
DeSoto struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only three offensive rebounds. They are 1-4 when they can't control their own glass like that.
DeSoto's loss dropped their record down to 9-18. As for Central, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-8.
DeSoto does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Central, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 52-47 win vs. Farmington on the 2nd.
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