The LaBelle Cowboys/Cowgirls pushed their score all the way to 57 on Monday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 58-57 to Lemon Bay. LaBelle has struggled against the Manta Rays recently, as their game on Monday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
LaBelle's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Clifford Love, who scored 16 points. Another player making a difference was Alan King jr, who scored 14 points.
Lemon Bay's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cooper Benedict, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds. Mayson Roberts was another key contributor, scoring six points.
LaBelle's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-14. As for Lemon Bay, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-13 record this season.
LaBelle will head out on the road to take on the Dragons at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Florida (Lake Placid is ranked 549th, while the Cowboys/Cowgirls are ranked 555th). As for Lemon Bay, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
