Lewis Cass was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 50-45 heartbreaker at the hands of the Southwood Knights. The Kings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Despite the loss, Lewis Cass still got an impressive performance from Brody Hillis, who posted eight points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryce Rudd, who had eight points and three steals.
Kings
| 01/24/25 vs Southwood | 12 |
| 12/27/24 vs New Prairie | 10 |
| 11/21/23 @ Carroll | 10 |
| 11/29/23 @ Caston | 9 |
| 12/22/23 vs Manchester | 8 |
Even though they lost, Lewis Cass smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since the start of last season.
Southwood's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emery Liddick, who went 6 for 9 on his way to 18 points. Those 18 points gave Liddick a new career-high. Maddox Marshall was another key player, putting up ten points in addition to five boards and four steals.
Lewis Cass' loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Southwood, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lewis Cass will host Maconaquah at 7:45 p.m. on January 31st. Maconaquah is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 76.6 points per game this season. As for Southwood, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northwestern at 8:00 p.m. on January 31st.
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