The Garrett Railroaders will challenge the Lakeland Lakers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Tuesday, Garrett was beaten by Fremont 62-33. While losing is never fun, the Railroaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 297th, while the Eagles are ranked 125th).
Meanwhile, Lakeland ended up a good deal behind Fremont on Thursday and lost 45-26. The matchup marked the Lakers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Garrett will have to contain Cara Schackow as she made an impact in Lakeland's last game. She posted six points in addition to seven rebounds and four blocks. Schackow is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted three or more in the last eight games she's played. Zoey Bowman was another key player, putting up ten points.
Lakeland has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season. As for Garrett, they dropped their record down to 4-18 with the loss, which was their ninth straight at home.
Garrett strolled past Lakeland in their previous meeting back in January of 2024 by a score of 49-34. Does Garrett have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lakeland turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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