Leland lost against Lowpoint-Washburn back in December of 2023 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Leland Panthers took a 61-46 bruising from the Lowpoint-Washburn Wildcats. The Panthers' loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Lowpoint-Washburn got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kody Knecht out in front who went 8 of 19 on his way to 22 points and seven rebounds. Knecht's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Burle, who went 8 of 12 on his way to 19 points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Leland's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Lowpoint-Washburn, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season.
Leland will be playing in front of their home fans against Earlville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lowpoint-Washburn, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Midland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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