Starmount was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They took a 63-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Alleghany Trojans. The Rams were not able to make up for their defeat to the Trojans from their previous meeting back in February of 2024.
| 01/17/25 vs Alleghany | 18 |
| 01/15/25 @ North Stokes | 15 |
| 01/07/25 @ Mount Airy | 14 |
| 12/13/24 @ Forbush | 12 |
| 12/28/24 vs Wilkes Central | 12 |
When it comes to explaining why Starmount lost, don't look at Corey Armstrong. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds. Those 18 points gave Armstrong a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryley Rodriguez, who posted 19 points.
Even though they lost, Starmount smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Leading Alleghany to victory were Lance Shatley and Colby Crouse. Shatley went 5 of 8 on his way to 20 points, while Crouse went 6 for 10 en route to 18 points. Crouse has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last four times he's played. John LeMasters was another key player, putting up four points in addition to 11 boards and three blocks.
Starmount's loss dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Alleghany, they pushed their record up to 7-5 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Starmount has already played their next matchup, a 66-57 defeat against East Wilkes on the 21st. As for Alleghany, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 54-47 loss against North Stokes on the 18th.
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