Lakewood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 61-40 to the Licking Valley Panthers. While losing is never fun, the Lancers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 678th, while the Panthers are ranked 197th).
Leading Licking Valley to victory were Chase Vermilion and Zane Hancock. Vermilion almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine boards, while Hancock went 7 of 12 to rack up 14 points and four steals. That's the most steals Hancock has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kamden Walker, who had 11 points.
Lakewood's loss dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Licking Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.
Lakewood wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 59-37 defeat against Heath on the 31st. As for Licking Valley, they have also already played their next contest, a 52-47 loss against Granville on the 31st.
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