If Lincoln was riding high fresh off their 72-32 takedown of Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lincoln Lions came up short against the Piedmont Hills Pirates on Wednesday, falling 66-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Lions have suffered since January 19, 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Lincoln lost, don't look at Joseph Shelton. Despite the final result, he posted 19 points. Noah MacKenzie was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Piedmont Hills' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alonzo Johnson, who put up 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Ngo, who earned ten points.
Lincoln's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-6. As for Piedmont Hills, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Lincoln didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 65-58 loss against Independence on the 17th. As for Piedmont Hills, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 79-72 win against Silver Creek on the 17th.
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