Lake Region was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 55-50 heartbreaker at the hands of the George Jenkins Eagles. The Thunder were not able to make up for their defeat to the Eagles from their previous meeting back in January of 2024.
Leading George Jenkins to victory were Zakharia Rutledge and Taylor Gibson. Rutledge went 9 for 17 on her way to 23 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals, while Gibson dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten boards.
Lake Region's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for George Jenkins, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-5.
Lake Region will challenge Jordan Christian Prep on Friday. One thing working in Jordan Christian Prep's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matchups. As for George Jenkins, they will square off against Davenport at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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