Lexington lost against Catawba Ridge back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The game between the Wildcats and the Copperheads didn't end well, with the Wildcats falling 51-34. The contest marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Catawba Ridge got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kevin Butler out in front who went 7-for-15 en route to 19 points and seven boards. Owen Sibley also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
This is the second loss in a row for Lexington and nudges their season record down to 4-4. As for Catawba Ridge, they pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lexington and Spring Valley will compete for holiday cheer at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday. Catawba Ridge will take on Fort Mill in a holiday battle at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. The Copperheads' defense better be ready for this one: the Yellow Jackets have averaged an impressive 65.6 points per game this season.
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