Green Forest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 16th straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 60-44 to the Prairie Grove Tigers. While losing is never fun, Green Forest can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 271st, while Prairie Grove is ranked 134th).
Green Forest's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Collin Atchison, who posted 15 points. Atchison also put up a block, which washis first of the season. Zak Watson was another key player, putting up nine points and five assists.
Green Forest's defeat dropped their record down to 4-22. As for Prairie Grove, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Green Forest will face off against Shiloh Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Shiloh Christian will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Green Forest surely won't give up without a fight. As for Prairie Grove, they will square off against Huntsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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