Lovejoy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-5. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 52-47 heartbreaker at the hands of the Fayette County Tigers. The Wildcats lost against the Tigers in their previous head to head back in November of 2015, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 72-44 score last time.
As for Fayette County, they now have a winning record of 3-2. Those 52 points were actually the fewest they have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
It was another big night for Elijah Barksdale, who went 6-for-12 en route to 16 points and three steals. Those three steals gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aiden Rivers, who posted eight points along with six assists and five boards.
Lovejoy and Fayette County will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Wildcats see the court they'll take on Mundy's Mill at 1:30 p.m. on the 6th. As for Fayette County, their break will end when they face Mary Persons at 7:30 p.m. on the 2nd.
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