Waggener extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-8. They took a hard 88-69 fall against the Campbell County Camels. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 154th, while the Camels are ranked 24th).
As for Campbell County, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Leading Campbell County to victory were Lucas Anthrop and Austin Davie. Anthrop shot 73% from the field en route to 24 points and five boards, while Davie dropped a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Davie's big performance that afternoon made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Braden Elam, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 11 boards.
Waggener wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 0-0 draw against South Oldham on the 27th. Campbell County will wrap up 2025 with a road trip to face off against Central Hardin at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. The Camels will be up against the Bruins' rather soft defense (which has allowed 66.33 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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