Rockvale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a hard 64-47 fall against the Lipscomb Academy Mustangs. While losing is never fun, Rockvale can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 213th, while Lipscomb Academy is ranked 68th).
Several Rockvale players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Alijah France, who went 5 for 11 on his way to 10 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Newton, who posted 12 points.
Rockvale
| 12/13/24 vs Lipscomb Academy | 47-64 |
| 12/12/24 vs Ensworth | 71-83 |
| 12/10/24 @ Tullahoma | 62-66 |
| 12/06/24 @ Nolensville | 55-59 |
| 12/03/24 @ Page | 67-69 |
Even though they lost, Rockvale smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive contests.
Rockvale's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Lipscomb Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rockvale and Green Hill will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rockvale is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.3 points per game this season. Lipscomb Academy will take on Montgomery Bell Academy in a holiday battle at at 6:30 p.m. on December 20th. Montgomery Bell Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Lipscomb Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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