The Garrard County Golden Lions's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 70-44 defeat at the hands of Bryan Station. While losing is never fun, Garrard County can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 173rd, while Bryan Station is ranked 12th).
Bryan Station's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taeshawn Adams, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. Adams is absolutely dominating the steal category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Daeveon Adams was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Garrard County bumped their record down to 1-3 with that loss, which was their third straight at home. That rough patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.0 points per game. As for Bryan Station, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Garrard County will face off against Whitley County at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Bryan Station won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Madison Central at 7:30 p.m. on December 8th.
