Kingstree has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 22.33 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They fell to the Lake City Panthers 57-52. The Blazers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Despite the loss, Kingstree saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Naydia Shaw posted 22 points and eight rebounds. Shaw is crushing it when it comes to boards: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Harmony Mosley, who had seven points.
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Even though they lost, Kingstree smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
It was another big night for Hannah Riles, who earned 22 points and six steals for Lake City. That's the most steals Riles has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Jada Robinson, who posted 11 points and five rebounds.
Kingstree's defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-2. As for Lake City, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.
Kingstree will take on Manning in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake City and Mullins will compete for holiday cheer at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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