Loop extended their losing streak to 12 on Friday, dropping them down to 2-18. They were dealt a 63-28 loss at the hands of the Sands Mustangs. While losing is never fun, the Longhorns can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1695th, while the Mustangs are ranked 506th).
As for Sands, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.9 points over those games.
Sands' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Easton Sandlin, who went 6-for-12 en route to 13 points in addition to six boards and six steals. Sandlin is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Braylon Shofner, who posted 14 points.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Loop will challenge rival Borden County at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Sands is set to square off against their familiar foe Dawson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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