Huguenot was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 72-68 heartbreaker at the hands of the Midlothian Trojans. The Falcons lost against the Trojans in their previous head to head back in January of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 60-27 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Huguenot lost, don't look at Trevion Brown. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds. Brown is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Kaemon Smith was another key player, dropping a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards.

Falcons
12/28/23 vs Colonial Heights | 24 |
01/27/25 @ Midlothian | 21 |
12/06/23 vs Richmond City School of the Arts | 21 |
12/13/23 @ Midlothian | 20 |
12/09/23 @ Loudoun Valley | 17 |
Even though they lost, Huguenot smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Huguenot's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Midlothian, with the victory, they broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-10.
Huguenot and Midlothian could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Virginia Rankings. Huguenot (ranked 240th) will meet Manchester (ranked 81st) at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Midlothian will face off against Powhatan at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday down 150 places (288 vs. 138).
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