Basketball Recap: Lamar Takes a Loss

After flying high against Riverwalk Academy last Tuesday, Lamar came back down to earth. The Lamar Silver Foxes received a blow on Friday as they fell 59-45 to the C.A. Johnson Hornets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Silver Foxes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 70-58 back in January.

Lamont Williams

Rebounds

02/07/25 vs C.A. Johnson	14
02/04/25 vs Riverwalk Academy	10
01/31/25 @ Governor's School for Science & Math	10
01/28/25 vs Lewisville	10
01/25/25 @ Great Falls	10
+ 9 more games

Despite the defeat, Lamar saw an underclassman step up: freshman Lamont Williams dropped a double-double on 14 points and 14 boards. Williams is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in the last 14 games he's played. Another player making a difference was NyShaun 'Shaun' Quillen, who posted 11 points.

Even though they lost, Lamar smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 21 consecutive games.

C.A. Johnson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Milton McCray, who went 5 of 9 en route to 17 points and six boards. Tony Odom was another key player, going 8 for 19 on his way to 21 points and three steals.

Lamar's loss dropped their record down to 9-14. As for C.A. Johnson, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a massive bump to their 12-10 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lamar will welcome Great Falls at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Lamar is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.4 points per game this season. As for C.A. Johnson, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Governor's School for Science & Math at 7:00 p.m. C.A. Johnson is facing Governor's School for Science & Math at the right time seeing as Governor's School for Science & Math is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.