If the Smithton Tigers were feeling good off their 60-32 takedown of the Concordia Fighting Orioles last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Smithton took a 59-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of Tipton. While losing is never fun, Smithton can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 408th, while Tipton is ranked 166th).
Tipton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jackson Bailey out in front who scored 20 points along with six assists and five rebounds. Bailey is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Lucas Cashman was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Smithton has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-17 record this season. As for Tipton, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 16 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 18-9 record this season.
Smithton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Tipton will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Northwest at 7:00 p.m. on February 24th. Tipton is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 58 points per game this season.
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