The Lamar County Trojans just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Crawford County Eagles at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Lamar County is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Utopian Academy for the Arts 76-48. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Meanwhile, Crawford County came into Thursday's match having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Pike County with a sharp 67-43 win on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Eagles have posted since December 12, 2023.
Jackson Walton and Tyler Smith were among the main playmakers for Crawford County as the former went 10 for 17 en route to 23 points plus eight rebounds and three steals and the latter almost dropped a double-double on 21 points and nine rebounds. With that strong performance, Walton is now averaging an impressive 15.5 points per game. Christian Ivey was another key player, earning seven points.
Crawford County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Lamar County now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Crawford County, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Lamar County came out on top in a nail-biter against Crawford County in their previous meeting back in February, sneaking past 69-67. Does Lamar County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Crawford County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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