Lower Lake lost against Middletown back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The game between the Lower Lake Trojans and the Middletown Mustangs didn't end well, with the Lower Lake Trojans falling 51-37. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 890th, while the Mustangs are ranked 299th).
| 12/06/24 vs Round Valley | 8 |
| 01/31/25 vs Middletown | 5 |
| 12/10/24 vs Kelseyville | 4 |
| 12/07/24 vs Ferndale | 3 |
| 01/17/25 vs Clear Lake | 3 |
Lower Lake's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Irianna Milano, who posted ten points in addition to five rebounds and four steals. That's the most boards Milano has posted since back in December of 2024. Jamiya Lee-Ayers was another key player, putting up eight points and seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Lower Lake smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Lower Lake has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season. As for Middletown, their victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-5.
Lower Lake will challenge St. Helena at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Middletown, they will take on Fort Bragg at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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