If Lyons was feeling good fresh off their 73-32 takedown of Sedgwick last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lyons Lions took a 70-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sacred Heart Knights on Friday.
Lyons' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Luck, who went 7 of 13 en route to 22 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Xavier Solis, who posted 13 points along with five rebounds and five blocks.
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Even though they lost, Lyons smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Lyons' loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Sacred Heart, their victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1-1.
Lyons will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Beloit at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Beloit has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 212 points over their last three games. Sacred Heart will also get a bit of a break before their next contest: they'll face off against Minneapolis on January 3, 2025.
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