The Lookout Valley Yellowjackets's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their sixth straight loss. They took a serious blow against Sale Creek, falling 55-17. While losing is never fun, Lookout Valley can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 384th, while Sale Creek is ranked 174th).
Sale Creek found their leader in underclassman Gracie Arnold, who scored 18 points along with two steals. It was the first time this season that Arnold scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Madilynn Ellis, who scored nine points along with three steals.
Lookout Valley has not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. As for Sale Creek, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 23-5.
Lookout Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Sale Creek, they will head out on the road to face off against Copper Basin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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